Catalog
6 Pence - George VI
| Issuer | West African Currency Board |
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| Year | 1938-1947 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse lettering | :GEORGIVS VI D·G·BRITT·OMN·REX F·D·IND·IMP |
| Reverse description | Central denomination numeral '6' above the word PENCE, both enclosed within a wreath of tropical foliage tied at the base with a ribbon bow, the whole design attributable to Percy Metcalfe. The circular legend BRITISH WEST AFRICA is distributed around the upper periphery, while the date of issue appears in the lower exergual area below the wreath. The design is framed by a raised milled border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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