10 Cents 1913 [East Africa]

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10 Cents 1913 [East Africa]
  • Country: East Africa
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 11.3 g
  • Mintage: 50000 pcs.
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 10 cents
  • Currency unit: Cent
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Reference: KM# 8
  • Diameter: 31 mm
  • Reverse
    In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, the English text reads: "EAST AFRICA & UGANDA PROTECTORATES". A central hole is present. Elephant tusks are depicted to the left, below, and right of the hole. The number "10" is above the hole. The year of minting, 1913, is along the lower edge. The coin's rim features decorative tooth-like elements.
  • Obverse
    Along the left and right rim, the Latin inscriptions read: "GEORGIVS V" and "REX ET IND: IMP:", translating to "GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA". A central hole is present. The Crown of the British Empire is depicted above the hole. Below, the English text in two lines reads: "TEN CENTS". The coin's rim features decorative raised tooth-like elements.

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