| Issuer | British West Africa |
| Year | 1938-1947 |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Dimensions | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Percy Metcalfe |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#22 |
| Obverse description | Portrait of George VI |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | :GEORGIVS VI D·G·BRITT·OMN·REX F·D·IND·IMP |
| Reverse description | Denomination in wreath, date beneath |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | BRITISH WEST AFRICA 6 PENCE 1943 |
| Edge | Security |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1938 - - 12 144 000 1938 - Proof - 1940 - - 17 829 000 1940 - Proof - 1942 - - 1 600 000 1943 - - 10 586 000 1944 - - 1 814 000 1945 - - 4 000 000 1945 - Proof - 1946 - - 4 000 000 1946 - Proof - 1947 - - 6 120 000 1947 - Proof - |
| Catalog ID | 2857067100 |
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