British West Africa 6 Pence - George VI, 1952

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country British West Africa British West Africa
Currency Pound (1907 – 1968)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 6 Pence
Year 1952
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Diameter (mm) 19.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

6 Pence from British West Africa. Issued in 1952. Struck in Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel). Measures 19.5 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Crowned portrait facing left, lettering around outside
Reverse
Value within central wreath, lettering around outside, date below
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1952  2.5M € 120,00 All but 167 were melted. 94%
1952  — — Proof 6%

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