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½ Penny - George V
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5.67 g | 25.2 mm |
| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1912-1936 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 25.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
The Star of David
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
· 1919 ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - George V 1912-1936 from British West Africa is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was still a dominant global power, and the coin's design reflects this history. The obverse of the coin features an image of King George V, while the reverse features the iconic image of a lion, which symbolizes British strength and power. This coin is a tangible reminder of the once-vast British Empire and its influence on the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 H | 3120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 | 1382000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 H | 216000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 240000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 H | 586000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 K | 3360000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 H | 3577000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 H | 4046000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 H | 214000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 H | 490000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 H | 4950000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 KN | 3861000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 H | 26285000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 KN | 13844000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 KN | 5817000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 528000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 336000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 96000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 | 2122000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 1694000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 3271000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 5400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - George V 1912-1936 coin.
