1 Cent 1949 [East Africa]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
At the top, the colony's name in English 'EAST AFRICA'. At the bottom, the year of minting '1949'. In the central part above the hole, the numeral 1 and an image of crossed elephant tusks.
Obverse
Around the edge of the coin — decorative raised denticles. At the top, an image of the British crown. Along the rim, inscriptions in Latin: on the left 'GEORGIVS', on the right — 'SEXTVS REX', translating as 'George the Sixth King'. At the bottom, the inscription in English ONE CENT. In the central part, a hole framed by two ornamental elements.