British West Africa 2 Shillings - George VI, 1949 – 1952

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country British West Africa British West Africa
Currency Pound (1907 – 1968)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Shillings
Year 1949 – 1952
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 11.3
Diameter (mm) 28.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Shillings from British West Africa. Issued from 1949 to 1952. Struck in Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel). Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 11.3 g.

Obverse
Bust of King George VI facing left
Reverse
Palm tree divides date in circular frame
Edge
Security

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf Comment Frequency
1952 H 4.4M — — 11%
1952 KN 1.2M — — (fr) rare 6%
1951 H 6.6M € 6,60 € 6,60 36%
1951 H — — — Proof 1%
1949 H 7.5M € 7,60 — 46%
1949 KN 7.6M € 4,70 — 32%

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