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5 Cents - George VI
| Bronze | 5.67 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | East Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1949-1952 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05) |
| Currency | Shilling (1921-1967) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Curved tusks flank the centre hole
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EAST AFRICA
5
1949
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Cents coin from East Africa featuring George VI was part of a series of coins issued during the transition from the British East Africa shilling to the East African shilling. This coin was minted in 1949 and 1950, and it was the first coin to feature the image of King George VI. It was also the last coin to be issued under the British East Africa currency before the introduction of the East African shilling in 1952.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 H | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 11200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - George VI 1949-1952 coin.
