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1 Shilling - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 4.98 g | 22.86 mm |
| Issuer | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1963) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1959-1962 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1918-1973) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.86 mm |
| Thickness | 1.68 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#4512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Palm (Arecaceae)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEDERATION OF NIGERIA
1959
HP
ONE SHILLING
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Edge
Security edge
Comment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_IIhttps://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arecaceae
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1959-1962 from Nigeria is that it was the first coin to feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, which was a departure from the previous coins that featured the portrait of King George VI. This change was made to reflect Nigeria's transition from a British colony to an independent nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 6031 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 48584000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 39416000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1959-1962 coin.
