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1/2 Penny 1920, H, Mint Mark: "H" - Heaton, Birmingham [British West Africa]

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1/2 Penny 1920, H, Mint Mark: "H" - Heaton, Birmingham [British West Africa]
  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 5.5 g
  • Mintage: 26,285,000 pcs.
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1/2 penny
  • Currency: Penny
  • Mint Mark: H
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Reference: KM# 8
  • Diameter: 25.2 mm
  • Reverse
    The inscription BRITISH WEST AFRICA runs along the upper edge from left to right. The date 1920 is below. In the center is a six-pointed Star of David with a central hole. The edge is decorated with a toothed pattern.
  • Obverse
    The Imperial State Crown is depicted at the top. The Latin legends read "GEORGIVS V" on the left and "REX ET IND: IMP:" (George V, King and Emperor of India) on the right. Below the central hole is the mint mark "H" for Heaton. Around the hole is the denomination: "ONE HALF PENNY" in English (left, top, right) and "دصف ثني" (half penny) in Arabic script below. The edge is decorated with raised beads.

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