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1 Shilling - George VI

 
Silver (.500) 5.66 g 23.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955)
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1944-1946
Value
1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency
Pound (1932-1955)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
5.66 g
Diameter
23.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 June 1965
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#34085
Rarity index
60%

Reverse

Great Zimbabwe Bird splitting date, denomination below, name towards the top

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
19 46
K G
ONE SHILLING

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - George VI 1944-1946 coin from Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia is that it was minted during the World War II period, and its silver content was used to support the war effort. The coin's silver content was .500, which is relatively high compared to other coins minted during this time period. This fact highlights the coin's historical significance and its role in supporting the war effort.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1944  1600000 - - - - - -
1946  1700000 - - - - - -

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