6 Pence – British West Africa
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1920–1936
Issuer: British West Africa
Ruler: George V
Currency:
(1907—1968)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 38,776,000
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard11b
Numista: #11684
Obverse
Inscription:
· GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT: OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:
Translation:
George V, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India.
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse
Inscription:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
6
PENCE
KN
1920
6
PENCE
KN
1920
Script: Latin
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill) | — |
| Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham | H |
| Kings Norton Metal Company | KN |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | KN | 12,000,000 | ||
| 1920 | KN | — | Proof | |
| 1923 | H | 2,000,000 | ||
| 1924 | — | 1,000,000 | ||
| 1924 | H | 1,000,000 | ||
| 1924 | KN | 1,000,000 | ||
| 1925 | — | 2,800,000 | ||
| 1928 | — | 400,000 | ||
| 1928 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1933 | — | 1,000,000 | ||
| 1933 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1935 | — | 4,000,000 | ||
| 1935 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1936 | — | 10,400,000 | ||
| 1936 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1936 | H | 480,000 | ||
| 1936 | H | — | Proof | |
| 1936 | KN | 2,696,000 | ||
| 1936 | KN | — | Proof |
🌟 Uncommon