East Africa 5 Cents - Elizabeth II, 1955 – 1963
Information
Country
East Africa
East Africa
Currency
Shilling
(1921 – 1967)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Cents
Year
1955 – 1963
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round with a round hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.77
Diameter (mm)
25.3
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Cents from East Africa. Issued from 1955 to 1963. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25.3 mm and weighs 5.77 g.
- Obverse
- Central hole divides crown and denomination surrounded by legend
- Reverse
- Curved tusks flank the centre hole
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 12.6M | € 1,10 | € 1,60 | € 1,60 | € 2,20 | 29% | ||
| 1963 | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.6% | |
| 1961 H | 4M | € 1,20 | € 1,20 | — | — | 8% | ||
| 1957 H | 5M | € 0,75 | € 1,30 | — | — | 29% | ||
| 1957 KN | 5M | € 0,76 | € 1,40 | € 1,80 | € 2,40 | 24% | ||
| 1956 H | 3M | € 0,61 | € 0,61 | € 0,61 | — | 16% | ||
| 1956 KN | 3M | € 1,60 | € 1,60 | — | — | 11% | ||
| 1956 KN | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.2% | |
| 1955 | 2M | € 1,10 | € 1,10 | € 2,00 | — | 20% | ||
| 1955 | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.4% | |
| 1955 H | 4M | € 1,60 | € 1,60 | — | — | 7% | ||
| 1955 H | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.2% | |
| 1955 KN | 2M | — | — | — | — | 4% |
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