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1 Shilling - George VI
| Billon (.250 silver) | 7.7759 g | 27.8 mm |
| Issuer | East Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1946 |
| Value | 1 Shilling |
| Currency | Shilling (1921-1967) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 7.7759 g |
| Diameter | 27.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Lion and mountains within 3/4 circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EAST AFRICA
1
SHILLING
1937
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - George VI 1937-1946 coin from East Africa is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of King George VI, who ruled from 1936 until his death in 1952. During this time, East Africa was still a British colony, and the coin was used as a form of currency throughout the region. However, the coin's production was affected by the outbreak of World War II, which led to a shortage of silver and other metals. As a result, the Billon alloy used to mint the coin was made with a lower percentage of silver than usual, which makes it stand out from other coins of the time. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its unique history and composition making it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 H | 7672000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 I | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 H | 4430000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 I | 3900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 I | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 H | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 SA | 5820000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 SA | 10080000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 SA | 18260000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - George VI 1937-1946 coin.
