1 Penny – British West Africa
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1937–1947
Issuer: British West Africa
Ruler: George VI
Currency:
(1907—1968)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 243,261,000
Material
Diameter: 30.8 mm
Weight: 9.45 g
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Shape: Round with a round hole
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard19
Numista: #7535
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill) | — |
| Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham | H |
| Kings Norton Metal Company | KN |
| Pretoria | SA |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | H | 11,999,000 | ||
| 1937 | H | — | Proof | |
| 1937 | KN | 11,999,000 | ||
| 1937 | KN | — | Proof | |
| 1940 | — | 3,840,000 | ||
| 1940 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1940 | H | 2,400,000 | ||
| 1940 | KN | 2,400,000 | ||
| 1941 | — | 6,960,000 | ||
| 1941 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1942 | — | 18,840,000 | ||
| 1943 | — | 28,920,000 | ||
| 1943 | H | 7,140,000 | ||
| 1944 | — | 19,440,000 | ||
| 1945 | — | 6,072,000 | ||
| 1945 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1945 | H | 9,000,000 | ||
| 1945 | KN | 9,557,000 | ||
| 1946 | H | 10,446,000 | ||
| 1946 | KN | 11,976,000 | ||
| 1946 | SA | 1,020,000 | ||
| 1947 | H | 12,443,000 | ||
| 1947 | KN | 9,829,000 | ||
| 1947 | SA | 58,980,000 |
🌱 Very Common