British West Africa ½ Penny - George V, 1911
Information
Country
British West Africa
British West Africa
Currency
Pound
(1907 – 1968)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1911
Ruler
George V
(1910–1936)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round with a round hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.8
Diameter (mm)
25.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from British West Africa. Issued in 1911. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 25.5 mm and weighs 5.8 g.
- Obverse
- Crown above center hole, denomination around hole in English, in Arabic beneath
- Reverse
- Hexagram divides date at bottom
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 H | 3.4M | € 18,00 |
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