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1 Shilling - George V
| Issuer | East African Currency Board |
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| Year | 1921-1925 |
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| Value | 1 Shilling |
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| Obverse description | Crowned and draped effigy of King George V facing left, engraved by Bertram Mackennal, wearing the Imperial State Crown and military uniform with decorations visible at the shoulder. A fine beaded inner border frames the design, with the Latin legend arcing around the periphery reading GEORGIVS V REX ET IND: IMP:, abbreviating his titles as King and Emperor of India. The initials B.M. appear below the truncation, identifying the engraver. The overall portrait is rendered in high relief with careful attention to the King's facial features, beard, and the ornate detailing of the crown. |
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| Obverse lettering | GEORGIVS V REX ET IND:IMP: B.M. (Translation: George V, King and Emperor of India) |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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