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1 Penny - George V
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 9.45 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1912-1936 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Hexagram, date beneath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
· 1919 ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - George V 1912-1936 from British West Africa is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was at its peak, and the coin's design reflects this history. The obverse of the coin features an image of King George V, while the reverse features a depiction of a crowned shield with the words "BRITISH WEST AFRICA" inscribed above it. This coin was used in several African countries that were under British colonial rule, including Ghana, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of the British Empire and its colonial territories.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 H | 1560000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 | 1680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 H | 144000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 H | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 H | 3295000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 H | 3461000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 H | 444000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 H | 994000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 H | 21864000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 KN | 264000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 H | 37870000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 KN | 20685000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 KN | 3971000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 8039999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 792000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 6672000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 636000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 | 2806000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 2640000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 8551000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 7368000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - George V 1912-1936 coin.
