1 Cent 1923 [East Africa]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
Within a raised circle on both sides of the hole, elephant tusks; above the hole, the numeral 1. Along the upper arc, the colony's name in English 'EAST AFRICA'. Below, the mint year '1923' flanked by a diamond. The coin's edge features decorative tooth-like elements.
Obverse
Central hole, with relief patterns on both sides. Above, a crown - symbol of the British Empire. Below the hole, a two-line inscription in English: ONE CENT. Along the edge, a Latin legend split into two parts 'GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA': left, the monarch's name 'GEORGIVS V'; right, the title 'REX ET IND: IMP:'.