1/10 Penny 1947, KN, Mint Mark: "KN" - Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham [British West Africa]

Name: Монеты 1/10 Penny 1947, KN, Mint Mark: "KN" - Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham [British West Africa]
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Country: British West Africa
Shape: Round with central hole
Weight: 2 g
Mintage: 3,900,000 pcs.
Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
Composition: Cu-Ni
Denomination: 1/10 penny
Currency unit: Penny
Mint Mark: KN
Orientation: Medal alignment
Reference: KM# 20
Diameter: 20 mm
UNC: 64269 ₽

Reverse
A six-pointed star is described around the central hole. The inscription "BRITISH WEST AFRICA ∙1947∙", broken by the star's rays into six segments, follows the edge arc. The rim is decorated with decorative denticles.
Obverse
Central hole. Around it, the English inscription "ONE TENTH OF A PENNY". Below, the mint mark "KN" for Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham. Left and right, a stylized ornament. Above, a crown – symbol of the British Empire. Along the left and right rim, the Latin inscription "GEORGIVS VI REX ET IND: IMP:" (George VI King and Emperor of India), split into two parts. Below, the central Arabic inscription "عُشِر الپَنّي" (One Tenth of a Penny). The coin's edge features decorative raised denticles.