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⅒ Penny - Edward VIII 1936 photo
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⅒ Penny - Edward VIII

1936 year
Copper-nickel 1.94 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
British West Africa
King
Edward VIII (1936)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1936
Value
⅒ Penny (1⁄2400)
Currency
Pound (1907-1968)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
1.94 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#21719
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

Hexagram divides date at the bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRIT ISH WEST AFRICA
· 19 36 ·

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1936 Edward VIII penny from British West Africa is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 30,000 coins produced. This scarcity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1936  5880000 - - - - - -
1936 H 1404000 - - - - - -
1936 KN 3000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅒ Penny - Edward VIII 1936 coin.