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4 Pence - George V
| Silver (.925) | 1.8851 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | British Guiana (Guyana) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1917-1936 |
| Value | 4 Pence (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1840-1954) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.8851 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Crown at top Oak Branches on either side of denomination & tied at the bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH GUIANA
FOUR
PENCE
1921
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pence - George V 1917-1936 from British Guiana (Guyana) coin is that it was minted during a time when the country was still a British colony, and the coin's design reflects this history. The obverse of the coin features an image of King George V, who reigned in the United Kingdom from 1910 to 1936, while the reverse features the iconic image of a sugar cane, which was a major crop in British Guiana at the time. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the country's colonial past and its economic reliance on the sugar industry.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 | 210000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 | 90000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 63000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Pence - George V 1917-1936 coin.
