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1 Penny - George VI
1951 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 9.45 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1951 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Two triangles forming a star surrounded by legend. Date at base of star
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
1951
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Penny coin from British West Africa, featuring George VI, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, which was designed to prevent the coin from being confused with the smaller, solid brass 1/2 penny coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 1258000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 KN | 2692000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1951 coin.
