1 Penny - George VI 1937-1947 front 1 Penny - George VI 1937-1947 back
1 Penny - George VI 1937-1947 photo
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1 Penny - George VI

 
Copper-nickel 9.45 g 30.8 mm
Description
Issuer
British West Africa
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1937-1947
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (1907-1968)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
9.45 g
Diameter
30.8 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#7535
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Hexagram, date beneath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
1940

Edge

Plain

Comment

The mint letter is located just under the hole on the obverse