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5 Cents 1956, KN, Mint Mark: "KN" - Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham [East Africa]

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5 Cents 1956, KN, Mint Mark: "KN" - Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham [East Africa]
  • Country: East Africa
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 5.77 g
  • Mintage: 3,000,000 pcs.
  • Metal: Bronze
  • Composition: Cu-Al-Ni
  • Denomination: 5 cents
  • Currency: Cent
  • Mint Mark: KN
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Reference: KM# 37
  • Diameter: 25.3 mm
  • Reverse
    In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, the English text 'EAST AFRICA'. Below, the year of issue '1956', flanked on both sides by raised elongated diamond-shaped elements. In the central part above the hole, the numeral 5, with crossed tusks on either side.
  • Obverse
    Around the edge of the coin are decorative raised denticles. Along the edge of the coin in the right, bottom, and left parts, the English text QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND. In the central part above the round hole, the Imperial State Crown. Below the hole, the inscription in two lines 'FIVE CENTS'.

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