1 Penny 1945, H, Mint Mark: "H" - Heaton, Birmingham [British West Africa]

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1 Penny 1945, H, Mint Mark: "H" - Heaton, Birmingham [British West Africa]
  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 9.65 g
  • Mintage: 9000000 pcs.
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1 penny
  • Currency unit: Penny
  • Mint mark: H
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Catalog number: KM# 19
  • Diameter: 30.5 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, the Star of Solomon. Below is the year of issue: 1945, framed by dots. Around the edge from left to right is the country name in English: BRITISH WEST AFRICA. Around the rim are raised elements in the form of teeth.
  • Obverse
    To the left, above, and right of the central hole is the English text: 'ONE PENNY', framed by arched patterns. Above it is the British Crown. Below the central hole is Arabic script. In the left part, along the rim, is the Latin inscription: 'GEORGIVS VI', on the right - 'REX ET IND: IMP:' - George VI King and Emperor of India. The edge of the coin has a toothed relief.

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