1 Shilling 1949, KN, mint mark: "KN" - Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham [East Africa]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
In the central part, within an ornamental circle, a composition: a walking lion against a background of mountain peaks. Below it, English text in three lines: «1 SHILLING 1949». Along the upper edge arc, the country name in English, framed by diamonds: «EAST AFRICA». The coin's edge features a toothed (reeded) relief.
Obverse
In the central part, the left-facing profile of King George VI of Great Britain. In the left part, along the coin's edge arc, an inscription in Latin: «GEORGVS», on the right - «SEXTVS REX» - King George the Sixth. The coin's edge features relief elements in the form of teeth (denticles).