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1/2 Penny 1937, KN, Mint Mark: "KN" - Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham [British West Africa]

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1/2 Penny 1937, KN, Mint Mark: "KN" - Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham [British West Africa]
  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 5.3 g
  • Mintage: 5,577,000 pcs.
  • Issue Quality: Uncirculated, Proof
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Designation: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1/2 penny
  • Currency Unit: Penny
  • Letters: KN
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Summary: KM# 18
  • Diameter: 25.9 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, the Star of Solomon. Below is the year of issue: 1937, framed by dots. Around 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 in the form of denticles.
  • Obverse
    In the central part, the text in English in a semicircle: "ONE HALF PENNY", framed by arched patterns. Above it is the Crown of the British Empire. Below the central hole is the letter "KN" - the mark of the Kings Norton, Birmingham mint artist and Arabic calligraphy. Around the edge from left to right is the text in Latin: "GEORGIVS VI REX ET IND: IMP:" - George VI King and Emperor of India. The edge of the coin features a denticulated relief.

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