50 Cents 1960 [East Africa]

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Reverse
In the central part, within an ornamental circle, a composition: a walking lion against a background of mountain peaks. Below it, the numeral: 50. To the left, below, and to the right along the rim, text in English and the year of mintage: 'FIFTY CENTS 1960 HALF SHILLING'. Above - the country name: 'EAST AFRICA'. Along the edge of the coin - a toothed (reeded) relief.
Obverse
In the central part, the right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. To the left, above, and to the right along the rim, text in English: 'QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND'. The coin's edge features relief elements in the form of teeth (denticles).