1 Cent 1949 [East Africa]

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1 Cent 1949 [East Africa]

Country: East Africa
Shape: Round with central hole
Weight: 1.7 g
Mintage: 4000000 pcs
Issue Quality: Uncirculated, Proof
Metal: Bronze
Composition: Cu-Al-Ni
Denomination: 1 cent
Currency Unit: Cent
Orientation: Medal alignment
Summary: KM# 32
Diameter: 20.3 mm

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.

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