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1 Pice - Victoria East Africa Protectorate
| Bronze | 6.48 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | East Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1897-1899 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1895-1905) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.48 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Denomination in centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EAST AFRICA PROTECTORATE
ONE 1 PICE
1898
Edge
Plain
Comment
The East Africa Protectorate was formed in 1895 covering the territories controlled by the Imperial British East Africa Co. (IBEAC) following the 1885 Berlin Conference that divided Africa among the European powers and allocated Uganda and Kenya to Great Britain.The Protectorate replaced Rupees and Annas issued by IBEAC from Mombasa with bronze Pice struck at Bombay using die from London in 1897, 1898 and 1899. 1 Pice was worth ¼ Anna and 1 Anna was 1/16th of a Rupee, therefore 1 Pice was 1/64th of a Rupee.
From 1897 when 1 Pice was introduced to 1920 when currency system was changed to Florin, the Rupee remained the currency of the Protectorate. Coins denominated in Cents, introduced in 1906, were also under the Rupee system and formed 1/100th of a Rupee.
It is interesting that The Colonial Reports – Annual (No 635) for East Africa Protectorate (for 1908 – 9) presented to both Houses of the British parliament, while discussing coins in circulation, states on page 8, “…there were Rs. 2,72,543 worth of 1 pice pieces….., which will in due course be demonetized”.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pice - Victoria (East Africa Protectorate) 1897-1899 coin is that it features a unique blend of Arabic and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Victoria, while the reverse bears an inscription in Arabic script, indicating the coin's denomination and the issuing authority. This blend of cultural influences reflects the rich history and diversity of East Africa during the late 19th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | 640000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 | 6400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 3200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pice - Victoria (East Africa Protectorate) 1897-1899 coin.
