1/10 Penny 1941 [British West Africa]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
A six-pointed star is described around the central hole. The inscription 'BRITISH WEST AFRICA ∙1941∙' is placed along the rim, divided into six segments by the rays of the star. The edge is decorated with decorative denticles.
Obverse
Central hole. Around it, the inscription 'ONE TENTH OF A PENNY' in English above and 'عُشِرالپَنّي' in Arabic below. Along the rim, the divided Latin legend 'GEORGIVS VI' on the left and 'REX ET IND: IMP:' on the right, with a stylized ornament below each part. A crown, symbol of the British Empire, is at the top. The edge of the coin features decorative raised denticles.