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1 Penny 1956, KN, mint mark: "KN" - Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham [British West Africa]

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1 Penny 1956, KN, mint mark: "KN" - Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham [British West Africa]
  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 9.65 g
  • Mintage: 13500000 pcs.
  • Metal: Bronze
  • Composition: Cu-Al-Ni
  • Denomination: 1 penny
  • Currency unit: Penny
  • Mint mark: KN
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Reference: KM# 33
  • Diameter: 30.5 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, the Star of Solomon. Below is the year of issue: 1956, framed by dots. Around the edge from left to right, 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, the text in English: 'ONE PENNY' - one penny, framed by arched patterns. Above it is the British Crown. Below the central hole, Arabic script. In the left part, along the arc of the coin's edge, the inscription in Latin: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND. The coin's edge features a denticulated relief.

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