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1 Shilling
1969 year| Aluminium | 1.6 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Biafra (Nigeria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1967-1970) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1969 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1967-1970) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#63489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Eagle divides date and denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLIC OF BIAFRA
1969
ONE
SHILLING
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Shilling 1969 coin from Biafra (Nigeria) is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic and political turmoil in the country. Biafra had declared independence from Nigeria in 1967, leading to a brutal civil war that lasted until 1970. Despite the challenges, the Biafran government was able to produce a limited number of coins, including this 1 Shilling coin, which was made of aluminum and weighed 1.6 grams. The coin's design features a portrait of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the leader of Biafra, on one side, and the Biafran coat of arms on the other. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of Nigeria and Biafra.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling 1969 coin.
