½ Penny - George VI 1949-1951 front ½ Penny - George VI 1949-1951 back
½ Penny - George VI 1949-1951 photo
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½ Penny - George VI

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 5.67 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
British West Africa
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1949-1951
Value
½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency
Pound (1907-1968)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
5.67 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#11905
Rarity index
30%

Reverse

Hexagram divides date at bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
1949

Edge

Plain

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