1 Shilling 1940 [British West Africa]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, is an English inscription denoting the name of the British colonies: BRITISH WEST AFRICA. Below is written 'ONE SHILLING'. In the central part is a palm tree and the year of minting: 1940. The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of denticles.
Obverse
In the central part of the coin is the left-facing profile of King George VI of Great Britain, wearing the Imperial State Crown. Below the truncation of the neck are the letters 'PM', denoting the initials of the designer: Percy Metcalfe. Along the edge of the coin is a Latin inscription: 'GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP', which translates as: 'GEORGE VI, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, KING OF ALL BRITAIN, DEFENDER OF THE FAITH, EMPEROR OF INDIA'. The edge of the coin features decorative raised denticles.