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1 Shilling - George VI
1947 year| Copper-nickel | 5.65 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1947 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Two heraldic lions in a circle the inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE CYPRUS SHILLING
1947
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded, more fine than silver coins of the same period
Interesting fact
The 1 Shilling coin from Cyprus featuring George VI was minted in 1947, during the British colonial period. It was made of copper-nickel and weighed 5.65 grams. Interestingly, this coin was part of a series of coins minted during World War II, when Cyprus was an important military base for the British. The coin's design features the profile of King George VI on one side and an image of the Cyprus coat of arms on the other. Despite being minted during a time of war, the coin's design remains a symbol of the island nation's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 1440000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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