Nigeria 2 Shillings - Elizabeth II, 1959

1st portrait

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Nigeria Nigeria
Currency Pound (1918 – 1973)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Shillings
Year 1959
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 9.97
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized 1973

Description

2 Shillings from Nigeria. Issued in 1959. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 27 mm and weighs 9.97 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust facing right
Reverse
Peanut plant
Edge
Security edge

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1959  15M € 4,50 € 4,60 € 5,40 € 7,50 98%
1959  6K — — — — Proof 3%

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