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Type : 1 Shilling Georges VI
Date: 1938
Quantity minted : 3400000
Metal : silver
Millesimal fineness : 925 ‰
Diameter : 23,50 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 5,41 g.
Edge : lisse
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : GEORGIUS VI.D G. - .REX ET IND.IMP..
Obverse description : couronne et deux sceptres croisés.
Reverse
Reverse legend : TERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA // .ONE.SHILLING.1938..
Reverse description : motifs traditionnels.
Commentary
En 1884, la partie nord-est de la Nouvelle Guinée est annexée par l’Allemagne, sous le nom de Kaiser-Wilhems-Land. En 1914, ce territoire est occupé par les troupes australiennes. Ce territoire devient le territoire de Nouvelle-Guinée sous mandat australien de la Société des Nations. En 1949, il sera rattaché au Territoire de Papouasie..
In 1884, the northeastern part of New Guinea was annexed by Germany under the name Kaiser-Wilhems-Land. In 1914, this territory was occupied by Australian troops. This territory became the Territory of New Guinea under Australian mandate of the League of Nations. In 1949, it was annexed to the Territory of Papua.
In 1884, the northeastern part of New Guinea was annexed by Germany under the name Kaiser-Wilhems-Land. In 1914, this territory was occupied by Australian troops. This territory became the Territory of New Guinea under Australian mandate of the League of Nations. In 1949, it was annexed to the Territory of Papua.