British West Africa 1 Penny - George V, 1911
Information
Country
British West Africa
British West Africa
Currency
Pound
(1907 – 1968)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1911
Ruler
George V
(1910–1936)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9.4
Diameter (mm)
30.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from British West Africa. Issued in 1911. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 30.5 mm and weighs 9.4 g.
- Obverse
- Crown above centre hole, legend surround, Arabic beneath the hole
- Reverse
- Two triangles forming a star surrounded by legend
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 H | 1.9M |
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