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⅒ Penny - George VI
1952 year| Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) | 1.944 g | 20.2 mm |
| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1952 |
| Value | ⅒ Penny (1⁄2400) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 1.944 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Hexagram divides date at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
· 1952 ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1952 George VI ⅒ Penny coin from British West Africa is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was produced in the year that Ghana, then known as the Gold Coast, gained its independence from British colonial rule. This coin, featuring the image of King George VI, was likely minted in the Royal Mint in London, but it was circulated and used in the newly independent nation of Ghana. This coin serves as a symbol of the complex history and cultural exchange between European powers and African nations during the colonial era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 15060000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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