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1 Shilling - George VI Trial Strike
1952 year| Stainless steel | - | - |
| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1952 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#113903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Palm tree divides date, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
19 52
ONE SHILLING
Comment
Thick flan - 5 gramsThin flan - 2 grams
Interesting fact
This coin is notable as it was produced during a transitional period when Britain was transitioning from circulating copper coins to more durable materials. The use of stainless steel for this trial strike demonstrates the country's experimentation with modern metallurgy techniques in currency production.
