British West Africa 2 Shillings - George VI, 1938 – 1947
Information
Country
British West Africa
British West Africa
Currency
Pound
(1907 – 1968)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Shillings
Year
1938 – 1947
Ruler
George VI
(1936–1952)
Composition
Nickel brass
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
11.3
Diameter (mm)
28.5
Thickness (mm)
2.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Shillings from British West Africa. Issued from 1938 to 1947. Struck in Nickel brass. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 11.3 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned portrait left
- Reverse
- Palm tree divides date in circular frame. NOTE: The mintmark is at the base of the tree, above first I of SHILLINGS
- Edge
- Security
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | f | vf | xf | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 H | 5.1M | — | — | — | — | — | 6% | ||
| 1947 KN | 4.2M | — | — | — | — | — | 3% | ||
| 1946 H | 10.5M | — | — | — | € 3,80 | — | 10% | ||
| 1946 KN | 4.8M | — | — | € 8,70 | — | — | 5% | ||
| 1942 KN | 10M | — | — | € 2,20 | — | — | 8% | ||
| 1939 H | 5.8M | — | — | € 3,60 | € 5,50 | — | 10% | ||
| 1939 KN | 6.3M | — | — | — | — | — | 9% | ||
| 1939 KN | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.3% | |
| 1938 H | 32M | € 0,17 | € 3,60 | € 3,60 | € 5,70 | € 5,70 | 47% | ||
| 1938 KN | 27.9M | — | — | € 4,80 | € 5,40 | € 7,80 | 32% | ||
| 1938 KN | — | — | — | — | — | — | Grained (reeded) edge variety | 1.8% |
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