East Africa 10 Cents - Elizabeth II, 1956 – 1964

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country East Africa East Africa
Currency Shilling (1921 – 1967)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 10 Cents
Year 1956 – 1964
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round with a round hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 9.36
Diameter (mm) 30
Thickness (mm) 1.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

10 Cents from East Africa. Issued from 1956 to 1964. Struck in Bronze. Measures 30 mm and weighs 9.36 g.

Obverse
A crown above the center hole and the lettering "Queen Elizabeth the second" around the rim with the denomination below the center hole
Reverse
Tusks around the center hole with the denomination in numerals above and the date at the bottom with the issuer name at the top
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf Comment Frequency
1964 H — € 3,40 — 12%
1956  6M € 2,20 € 2,30 92%
1956  — — — Proof 1.1%

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