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© Museums Victoria
1 Shilling - George VI
1947 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5.66 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1947 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1932-1955) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 June 1965 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#8452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Great Zimbabwe Bird splitting date, denomination below, name towards the top
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
19 47
KG
·ONE SHILLING·
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Shilling - George VI 1947 coin from Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) is interesting because it was minted during the transition from the British colony of Southern Rhodesia to the independent nation of Zimbabwe. The coin features the image of King George VI, who reigned from 1936 until his death in 1952, and was minted in 1947, just a year before the colony became the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. This coin is a piece of history that represents the gradual progression towards independence for Zimbabwe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 8000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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