British West Africa ½ Penny - George VI, 1937 – 1947
Information
Country
British West Africa
Currency
Pound
(1907 – 1968)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1937 – 1947
Ruler
George VI
(1936–1952)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round with a round hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.3
Diameter (mm)
25.9
Demonetized
Yes
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 H | 15.2M | — | € 1,10 | € 1,70 | 33% | ||
| 1947 KN | 12M | — | € 1,60 | € 2,70 | 18% | ||
| 1946 | 3.6M | — | — | — | 10% | ||
| 1946 | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.3% | |
| 1944 | 3.6M | — | — | — | 6% | ||
| 1944 | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.3% | |
| 1943 | 3.4M | — | € 4,30 | — | 9% | ||
| 1942 | 4.8M | — | € 2,20 | — | 14% | ||
| 1941 H | 2.4M | — | — | — | 8% | ||
| 1940 KN | 2.4M | — | — | — | 9% | ||
| 1940 KN | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.2% | |
| 1937 H | 4.8M | — | € 1,30 | — | 28% | ||
| 1937 H | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.7% | |
| 1937 KN | 5.6M | € 1,30 | € 2,20 | — | 16% |
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