1 Penny - George VI

€22,487.00
IssuerBritish West Africa
Year1951
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (1907-1968)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight9.45 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#30
Obverse descriptionCrown above centre hole. English legend surrounds. Arabic below centre hole
Obverse scriptArabic, Latin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS SEXTUS REX ONE PENNY وَاحِد پَنّي
Reverse descriptionTwo triangles forming a star surrounded by legend. Date at base of star
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITISH WEST AFRICA 1951
EdgePlain
MintKN
Kings Norton Metal Company,Birmingham, United Kingdom (1890-1962)
Mintage1951  - - 1 258 000
1951  - Proof -
1951 KN - - 2 692 000
Catalog ID6546057990
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