British West Africa ⅒ Penny - George VI, 1952

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country British West Africa British West Africa
Currency Pound (1907 – 1968)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ⅒ Penny
Year 1952
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc)
Shape Round with a round hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.944
Diameter (mm) 20.2
Thickness (mm) 0.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

⅒ Penny from British West Africa. Issued in 1952. Struck in Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc). Measures 20.2 mm and weighs 1.94 g.

Obverse
Name of British monarch in Latin, denomination around the center hole
Reverse
Hexagram divides date at bottom
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1952  15.1M € 1,70 € 2,40 € 5,00 € 5,00 99%
1952  — — — — — Proof 1.5%

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