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⅒ Penny - George VI
| Copper-nickel | 1.94 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1947 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#10696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Hexagram divides date at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
· 1944 ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1938-1947 George VI ⅒ Penny coin from British West Africa is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The coin was minted during World War II, when many African colonies were involved in the war effort, and it was also a time of growing nationalism and anti-colonial sentiment in Africa. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a symbol of the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 H | 1596000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 9840000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 13920000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 16560000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 12360000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 22560000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 10440000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 25706000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 2803000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 H | 5004000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 KN | 1152000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 4202000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 KN | 3900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅒ Penny - George VI 1938-1947 coin.
