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50 Cents - George V
| Billon (.250 silver) | 3.8879 g | 21.1 mm |
| Issuer | East Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1921-1924 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50) |
| Currency | Shilling (1921-1967) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 3.8879 g |
| Diameter | 21.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Lion walking to the right, name and date below, caption around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EAST AFRICA
50
FIFTY CENTS 1922 HALF SHILLING
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Cents - George V 1921-1924 coin from East Africa is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The early 1920s saw the transition from German colonial rule to British colonial rule, and this coin was minted during this period of transition. Additionally, the use of Billon, a metal alloy containing .250 silver, was a common practice during this time period, and this coin is a unique example of this practice.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 6200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1923 | 396000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - George V 1921-1924 coin.
