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5 Cents - Edward VIII
1936 year| Bronze | 6.48 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | East Africa |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VIII (1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1936 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05) |
| Currency | Shilling (1921-1967) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.48 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Curved tusks flank the centre hole
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EAST AFRICA
5
1936
Edge
Plain
Comment
Edward VIII abdicated shortly after ascending to the throne.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Cents - Edward VIII 1936 coin from East Africa is that it features a unique portrait of King Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne in December 1936, just a few months after the coin was issued. This makes it one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world, with only a small number of coins minted before his abdication.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 H | 3500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 KN | 2150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Edward VIII 1936 coin.
