10 Cents 1921 [East Africa]

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10 Cents 1921 [East Africa]
  • Country: East Africa
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 11.14 g
  • Mintage: 130,000 pcs.
  • Metal: Bronze
  • Composition: Cu-Al-Ni
  • Denomination: 10 cents
  • Currency unit: Cent
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Reference: KM# 19
  • Diameter: 31 mm
  • Reverse
    Within a raised circle on both sides of the hole, elephant tusks; above the hole, the numeral 10. Along the upper rim, the colony's name in English 'EAST AFRICA'. Below, the mint year '1921' flanked by a diamond. The coin's edge features decorative denticles.
  • Obverse
    Central hole, with relief patterns on both sides. Above, a crown - symbol of the British Empire. Below the hole, a two-line inscription in English 'TEN CENTS'. Along the rim, a Latin inscription split into two parts 'GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA': left, the monarch's name 'GEORGIVS V', right, the title 'REX ET IND: IMP:'.

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