East Africa 5 Cents - George VI, 1949 – 1952

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country East Africa East Africa
Currency Shilling (1921 – 1967)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Cents
Year 1949 – 1952
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round with a round hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.77
Diameter (mm) 25.5
Thickness (mm) 1.6
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Cents from East Africa. Issued from 1949 to 1952. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25.5 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 f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1952  11.2M — € 1,20 € 1,30 € 3,00 € 3,10 66%
1952  — — — — — — Proof 1.3%
1951 H 6M € 0,82 € 1,50 € 2,00 — — 25%
1951 H — — — — — — Proof 0.6%
1949  4M — € 1,00 € 1,80 — — 26%
1949  — — — — — — Proof 0.6%

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