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1 Penny - George VI
1952 year| Bronze (95.5% copper, 3% tin, 1.5% zinc) | 9.45 g | 30.9 mm |
| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1952 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Bronze (95.5% copper, 3% tin, 1.5% zinc) |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 30.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Hexagram, date beneath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
1952
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1952 George VI 1 Penny coin from British West Africa is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was issued during the last year of King George VI's reign, and it was also the final year that the British West African colonies used the penny as their standard currency unit before transitioning to the decimal system. This coin is a piece of history that represents the end of an era in the region's monetary system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 10542000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 H | 30794000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 KN | 45398000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - George VI 1952 coin.
