East Africa 5 Cents - King George V, 1913 – 1919

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country East Africa East Africa
Currency Rupee (1906 – 1920)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Cents
Year 1913 – 1919
Ruler George V (1910–1936)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round with a round hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 6.4
Diameter (mm) 25.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Cents from East Africa. Issued from 1913 to 1919. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 25.5 mm and weighs 6.4 g.

Obverse
Central hole divides crown and denomination surrounded by legend NOTE: The mintmark is below the N of CENTS
Reverse
Curved tusks flank the centre hole
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf unc Comment Frequency
1919 H 200K — — (fr) rare 9%
1914 K 1.2M € 11,00 — 68%
1914 K — — — Proof
1913 H 300K — € 240,00 37%

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