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1/2 Penny 1932 [British West Africa]

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1/2 Penny 1932 [British West Africa]
  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 5.5 g
  • Mintage: 960,000 pcs.
  • Issue Quality: Uncirculated, Proof
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1/2 penny
  • Currency Unit: Penny
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Summary: KM# 8
  • Diameter: 25.2 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part is a six-pointed Star of David, inside which is a hole. Along the upper edge of the coin from left to right is the English text: BRITISH WEST AFRICA. Below is the year of issue: "1932". The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of denticles.
  • Obverse
    At the top is the Crown of the British Empire. In the center is a hole. To the left and right along the rim is the inscription: "EDWARDVS VIII REX ET IND: IMP:", which translates from Latin as: "EDWARD VIII KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA". Around the hole is the denomination: to the left, top, and right in English - "ONE HALF PENNY", below - in Arabic with diacritics: "دصف ثني". The edge of the coin features decorative raised denticles.

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