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1 Penny - Elizabeth II
| Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) | 9.45 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1957) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1956-1958 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Hexagram, date beneath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
1956
Comment
Mintmark just below hole, above Arabic inscription.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1956-1958 from British West Africa is that it was one of the first coins to feature the image of Queen Elizabeth II, who was still a young monarch at the time. The coin's design was created by sculptor and engraver, Mary Gillick, and it has become a popular collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 H | 13503000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 KN | 13500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 9000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 H | 5340000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 KN | 5600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 12200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1956-1958 coin.
