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1/10 Penny 1933 [British West Africa]

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1/10 Penny 1933 [British West Africa]
  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 1.72 g
  • Mintage: 7,200,000 pcs.
  • Issue Quality: Uncirculated, Proof
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Designation: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1/10 penny
  • Currency Unit: Penny
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Summary: KM# 7
  • Diameter: 20.5 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, the Star of Solomon. Below it is the year of issue: 1933, framed by dots. Along the edge from left to right is the country name in English: BRITISH WEST AFRICA. Along the arc of the coin's edge are raised elements executed as denticles.
  • Obverse
    To the left, above, and to the right of the central hole is text in English: 'ONE TENTH OF A PENNY', framed by arched patterns. Above it is depicted a British crown. Below the central hole is Arabic script. In the left part, along the arc of the edge, 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 relief.

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