3 Pence – British West Africa
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1938–1947
Issuer: British West Africa
Ruler: George VI
Currency:
(1907—1968)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 116,828,000
Material
Diameter: 21.45 mm
Weight: 5.18 g
Thickness: 2 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard21
Numista: #8978
Obverse
Inscription:
GEORGIVS VI D·G·BRITT·OMN·REX·F·D·IND·IMP:
PM
PM
Translation:
George VI by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India:
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse
Inscription:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
3
PENCE
KN
1938
3
PENCE
KN
1938
Script: Latin
Edge
Security edge
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham | H |
| Kings Norton Metal Company | KN |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | H | 7,000,000 | ||
| 1938 | H | — | Proof | |
| 1938 | KN | 9,056,000 | ||
| 1938 | KN | — | Proof | |
| 1939 | H | 16,500,000 | ||
| 1939 | H | — | Proof | |
| 1939 | KN | 15,500,000 | ||
| 1939 | KN | — | Proof | |
| 1940 | H | 3,862,000 | ||
| 1940 | KN | 10,000,000 | ||
| 1941 | H | 5,032,000 | ||
| 1943 | H | 5,106,000 | ||
| 1943 | KN | 9,502,000 | ||
| 1944 | KN | 2,536,000 | ||
| 1945 | H | 998,000 | ||
| 1945 | KN | 3,000,000 | ||
| 1946 | KN | 7,488,000 | ||
| 1947 | H | 10,000,000 | ||
| 1947 | KN | 11,248,000 |
🌱 Very Common