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1 Shilling – British West Africa

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: 336,597,000

Material

Diameter: 23.5 mm

Weight: 5.66 g

Thickness: 1.75 mm

Shape: Round

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

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #28

Numista: #15687

Obverse

Inscription:

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

Translation:

George VI by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Inscription:

BRITISH WEST AFRICA

. 19 49 .

ONE SHILLING

Script: Latin

Reeded with security edge

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—
Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham	H
Kings Norton Metal Company	KN

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1949	—	70,000,000
1949	—	—	Proof
1949	H	10,000,000
1949	KN	10,016,000
1949	KN	—	Proof
1951	—	35,346,000
1951	—	—	Proof
1951	H	10,000,000
1951	KN	16,832,000
1952	KN	—	Proof
1952	—	98,654,000
1952	—	—	Proof
1952	H	44,096,000
1952	KN	41,653,000