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1 Penny - George VI Mule; Edward VIII
1945 year| Copper-nickel | 9.45 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1945 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Hexagram, date beneath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
· 1945 ·
Edge
Plain
Comment
NOTE: This strike is a mule with KM#16 obverse and KM#19 reverseInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1945 British West Africa 1 Penny coin is that it features a rare mule design, combining the obverse of King George VI with the reverse of King Edward VIII. This error occurred when a die intended for the Edward VIII coin was accidentally paired with a George VI obverse die, resulting in a unique and highly sought-after variation among collectors.
