Title

PCGS

2 Shillings – British West Africa

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1938 British West Africa circulation coins

Context

Years: 1938–1947

Issuer: British West Africa

Ruler: George VI

Currency:

(1907—1968)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 106,407,000

Material

Diameter: 28.5 mm

Weight: 11.31 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Nickel brass

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #24

Numista: #8560

Obverse

Inscription:

:GEORGIVS VI D·G·BRITT·OMN·REX F·D·IND·IMP

Translation:

GEORGE VI BY THE GRACE OF GOD OF ALL THE BRITONS KING DEFENDER OF THE FAITH EMPEROR OF INDIA

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Inscription:

BRITISH WEST AFRICA

. 19 47 .

H

TWO SHILLINGS

Script: Latin

Edge

Security

Categories

Person> Monarch

Mints

Name	Mark
Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham	H
Kings Norton Metal Company	KN

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1938	H	32,000,000
1938	KN	27,852,000
1939	H	5,750,000
1939	KN	6,250,000
1939	KN	—	Proof
1942	KN	10,000,000
1946	H	10,500,000
1946	KN	4,800,000
1947	H	5,055,000
1947	KN	4,200,000

Series: 1938 British West Africa circulation coins

⅒ Penny obverse

⅒ Penny reverse

3 Pence obverse

3 Pence reverse

6 Pence obverse

6 Pence reverse

1 Shilling obverse

1 Shilling reverse

2 Shillings obverse

2 Shillings reverse

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