British West Africa 1 Penny - George VI, 1951

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country British West Africa British West Africa
Currency Pound (1907 – 1968)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Penny
Year 1951
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape Round with a round hole
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 9.6
Diameter (mm) 30.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penny from British West Africa. Issued in 1951. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 30.5 mm and weighs 9.6 g.

Obverse
Crown above centre hole. English legend surrounds. Arabic below centre hole
Reverse
Two triangles forming a star surrounded by legend. Date at base of star
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1951  1.3M 55%
1951  — Proof
1951 KN 2.7M 58%

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