| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| Year | 1957 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.18 g |
| Diameter | 21.55 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#35 |
| Obverse description | Crowned portrait facing right, lettering around outside |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND |
| Reverse description | Value within central wreath, lettering around outside, date below. NOTE: Mintmark is below the wreath and above the date. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | BRITISH WEST AFRICA 3 PENCE 1957 H |
| Edge | Security edge |
| Mint |
H Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003) |
| Mintage |
1957 H - - 800 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 4296853530 |
| Additional information |
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