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6 Pence

1969 year
Aluminium 1.2 g 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Biafra (Nigeria)
Period
Republic (1967-1970)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1969
Value
6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency
Pound (1967-1970)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.2 g
Diameter
20.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#36341
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIC OF BIAFRA
1969
6
PENCE

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 6 Pence 1969 coin from Biafra (Nigeria) is interesting because it was issued during the Biafran War, which was a conflict that lasted from 1967 to 1970 and was fought between the government of Nigeria and the secessionist state of Biafra. The coin was likely used as a means of currency during this time, and its existence serves as a reminder of the complex history of the region.