East Africa ½ Cent - Edward VII, 1909
Information
Country
East Africa
East Africa
Currency
Rupee
(1906 – 1920)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Cent
Year
1909
Ruler
Edward VII
(1901–1910)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round with a round hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1.9
Diameter (mm)
20.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Cent from East Africa. Issued in 1909. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 20.2 mm and weighs 1.9 g.
- Obverse
- The central hole is between a crown at the top and the face value at the bottom. On the sides, two stylized lines run from the bottom of the coin to the edge of the cross. The legend is inserted between the line and the scroll, on both sides of the coin.
- Reverse
- 2 pairs of elephant tusks with the value on top and the date on the bottom.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | 900K | € 120,00 |
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