British West Africa ⅒ Penny - George VI, 1949 – 1950

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country British West Africa British West Africa
Currency Pound (1907 – 1968)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ⅒ Penny
Year 1949 – 1950
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape Round with a round hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.9
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

⅒ Penny from British West Africa. Issued from 1949 to 1950. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.9 g.

Obverse
Crown above center hole, denomination around hole in English, in Arabic beneath
Reverse
Hexagram divides date at bottom
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1950 KN 13.2M € 2,20 € 2,90 € 4,30 € 4,30 85%
1950 KN — — — — — Proof 1%
1949 H 3.7M € 2,20 — — — 14%
1949 KN 3M — — — — 12%

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