1 Penny 1920, H, mint mark: "H" - Heaton, Birmingham [British West Africa]

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1 Penny 1920, H, mint mark: "H" - Heaton, Birmingham [British West Africa]
  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 9.43 g
  • Mintage: 37,870,000 pcs.
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1 penny
  • Currency unit: Penny
  • Mint mark: H
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Reference: KM# 9
  • Diameter: 31 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, the Star of Solomon. Below it is the year of issue: 1920, framed by dots. Around the edge from left to right is the country name in English: BRITISH WEST AFRICA. The rim of the coin features raised elements in the form of denticles.
  • Obverse
    To the left, above, and to the 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. On the left side, along the edge of the coin, is the Latin inscription: 'GEORGIVS V', on the right - 'REX ET IND: IMP:' - George V King and Emperor of India. The edge of the coin features a denticulated rim.

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