10 Cents - George VI


Bronze	11.34 g	30.6 mm

Description

Issuer	East Africa
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1937-1945
Value	10 Cents (0.10)
Currency	Shilling (1921-1967)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	11.34 g
Diameter	30.6 mm
Thickness	2.0 mm
Shape	Round with a round hole
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#2862
Rarity index	6%

Reverse

Tusks.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EAST AFRICA
10
SA
1943

Edge

Plain

Comment

In 1942, the thickness of this coin was reduced, leading to a change in the standard weight from 175 grains (11.34 grams) to 145⁵∕₆ grains (⅓ oz avdp, 9.45 grams).

NOTE: If there is a mintmark it is below the N of CENTS (exception: SA-mintmark is above the tusks on reverse).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Cents - George VI 1937-1945 from East Africa made of Bronze weighing 11.34g 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 metal and the introduction of substitute materials, such as bronze, to produce coins. Despite these challenges, the 10 Cents coin remained a widely used and important form of currency in East Africa during this time.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1937	2000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1937 H	2500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1937 KN	2500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1939 H	2000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1939 KN	2029999	-	-	-	-	-	-
1941		-	-	-	-	-	-
1941 I	15682000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1942	12000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1942 I	4317000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1943 SA	14093000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1945 SA	5000000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents - George VI 1937-1945 coin.