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4 Pence – British Guiana

Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1938–1943
Ruler: George VI
Currency:
Pound sterling
(1840—1954)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 708,000
Material
Diameter: 17 mm
Weight: 1.89 g
Silver weight: 1.75 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard30
Numista: #19571
Value
Bullion value: $4.80

Obverse

Inscription:
GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
Translation:
GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
Script: Latin
Language: English
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Inscription:
BRITISH GUIANA

FOUR

PENCE

1943
Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Categories

Person> Monarch
Symbol> Crown
Symbol> Wreath

Mints

NameMark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)—

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1938—30,000
1938——Proof
1939—48,000
1939——Proof
1940—90,000
1940——Proof
1941—120,000
1941——Proof
1942—180,000
1942——Proof
1943——Proof
1943—240,000
🌱 Common