Nigeria 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II, 1959 – 1962
1st portrait
Information
Country
Nigeria
Nigeria
Currency
Pound
(1918 – 1973)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1959 – 1962
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ??????
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4.98
Diameter (mm)
22.86
Thickness (mm)
1.68
Demonetized
1973
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | g | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 6K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.6% | |
| Show all 4 variants | |||||||||||
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