© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)
© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Cent - George VI
| Bronze | 1.94 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | East Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1949-1952 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Shilling (1921-1967) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Curved tusks flank the center hole
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EAST AFRICA
1
1951
Edge
Plain
Comment
Double die error for 1949:© Akadotour
Interesting fact
The 1 Cent coin from East Africa featuring George VI, minted between 1949 and 1952, is interesting because it was part of a series of coins produced during the transition from the British Empire to the Commonwealth. The coin's design, featuring the monarch's portrait and the inscription "EAST AFRICA" on the obverse, and a simple geometric pattern on the reverse, was meant to symbolize the region's shift towards independence. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin was a deliberate choice to differentiate it from the silver coins that were previously used in the region, and to reflect the economic changes that were taking place at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 16000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 H | 9000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 KN | 11140000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 H | 13000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 KN | 5230000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - George VI 1949-1952 coin.
