1 Penny 1947, KN, Mint Mark: "KN" - Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham [British West Africa]

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Reverse
In the central part is a hole, surrounded by a six-pointed Star of David. Along the upper edge of the coin from left to right is the colony's name in English: BRITISH WEST AFRICA. Below is the year of issue, 1947. The coin's edge features decorative elements in the form of denticles.
Obverse
In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, is the British Imperial Crown, with the Latin inscription to the left and right: "GEORGIVS VI REX ET IND: IMP:" - "GEORGE VI, KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA". The central part contains a hole, below which is the Kings Norton mint mark - "KN". Around the hole is the inscription for one penny: in English "ONE PENNY" to the left, top, and right, and in Arabic "وَاحِد بَنِّي" below. The coin's edge is decorated with raised denticles.