PCGS

2 Shillings – British West Africa

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1949 British West Africa circulation coins

Context

Years: 1949–1952

Issuer: British West Africa

Ruler: George VI

Currency:

(1907—1968)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 27,288,000

Material

Diameter: 28.5 mm

Weight: 11.31 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #29

Numista: #11906

Obverse

Inscription:

+ GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF:

Translation:

GEORGE VI BY THE GRACE OF GOD OF ALL THE BRITONS KING DEFENDER OF THE FAITH

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Inscription:

BRITISH WEST AFRICA

. 19 49 .

KN

TWO SHILLINGS

Script: Latin

Edge

Security

Mints

Name	Mark
Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham	H
Kings Norton Metal Company	KN

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1949	H	7,500,000
1949	KN	7,576,000
1951	H	6,566,000
1951	H	—	Proof
1952	H	4,410,000
1952	KN	1,236,000

Series: 1949 British West Africa circulation coins