Essor Prof

1 Penny – British West Africa

Context

Year: 1951

Issuer: British West Africa

Ruler: George VI

Currency:

(1907—1968)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 3,950,000

Material

Diameter: 30.5 mm

Weight: 9.45 g

Shape: Round with a round hole

Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #30

Numista: #22487

Obverse

Inscription:

GEORGIVS SEXTUS REX

ONE PENNY

وَاحِد پَنّي

Translation:

GEORGE THE SIXTH KING

ONE PENNY

ONE PENNY

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Languages: Latin, Arabic

Inscription:

BRITISH WEST AFRICA

1951

Script: Latin

Plain

Name	Mark
Kings Norton Metal Company	KN

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1951	—	1,258,000
1951	—	—	Proof
1951	KN	2,692,000

⭐ Somewhat Rare