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1 Penny - George VI Copper Pattern
1945 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1945 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hexagram, date beneath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
1945
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1945 Pattern 1 Penny - George VI (Copper Pattern) from British West Africa is unique in that it was minted with a copper planchet instead of the usual bronze or cupro-nickel used in other pennies of the time. This makes it stand out from other coins of the same era and adds to its collectibility.
