1 Shilling – British West Africa
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1920–1936
Issuer: British West Africa
Ruler: George V
Currency:
(1907—1968)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 302,173,001
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard12a
Numista: #6798
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
. 19 20 .
KN
ONE SHILLING
. 19 20 .
KN
ONE SHILLING
Script: Latin
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill) | — |
| J.R. Gaunt and Son Ltd. | G |
| Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham | H |
| Kings Norton Metal Company | KN |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | G | 16,000 | ||
| 1920 | KN | 38,800,000 | ||
| 1920 | KN | 1 | BU | |
| 1920 | KN | — | Proof | |
| 1922 | KN | 32,324,000 | ||
| 1923 | H | 24,384,000 | ||
| 1923 | KN | 5,000,000 | ||
| 1924 | — | 17,000,000 | ||
| 1924 | H | 9,567,000 | ||
| 1924 | KN | 7,000,000 | ||
| 1925 | — | 19,800,000 | ||
| 1926 | — | 19,952,000 | ||
| 1927 | — | 22,248,000 | ||
| 1927 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1928 | — | 10,000,000 | ||
| 1928 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1936 | KN | 14,962,000 | ||
| 1936 | KN | — | Proof | |
| 1936 | H | 10,920,000 | ||
| 1936 | — | 70,200,000 | ||
| 1936 | — | — | Proof |
🌱 Fairly Common