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5 Cents 1939, KN, Mint Mark: "KN" - Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham [East Africa]

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5 Cents 1939, KN, Mint Mark: "KN" - Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham [East Africa]
  • Country: East Africa
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 6.32 g
  • Mintage: 2,000,000 pcs.
  • Issue Quality: Uncirculated, Proof
  • Metal: Bronze
  • Composition: Cu-Al-Ni
  • Denomination: 5 cents
  • Currency Unit: Cent
  • Mint Mark: KN
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Summary: KM# 25
  • Diameter: 26 mm
  • Reverse
    At the top, along the edge of the coin, the English text 'EAST AFRICA'. Below, the year of issue '1939', flanked on both sides by raised diamond-shaped elements. In the central part above the hole, the numeral 5, with crossed tusks on either side.
  • Obverse
    Around the edge of the coin are decorative raised dots. To the left and right along the rim are English inscriptions: 'GEORGIVS VI' and 'REX ET IND: IMP:', separated at the top by a British crown, translating to 'George VI King and Emperor of India'. In the central part below the round hole, the inscription 'FIVE CENTS'. Below that, the Birmingham mint mark 'KN'.

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