½ Penny 1952 [British West Africa]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
A central hole surrounded by a Star of David. To the left, top, and right along the rim is the English inscription: BRITISH WEST AFRICA. Along the lower arc is the year of issue 1952, separated from the inscription by dots. The coin's edge features decorative tooth-like elements.
Obverse
To the left and right along the rim is the text 'GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX', translating to 'King George VI'. In the center is a hole, with the inscription 'ONE HALFPENNY' to its left, top, and right. Above the inscription is a crown, flanked by two decorative plant motifs. Below the hole is the inscription for ½ penny in Arabic: 'نُصْف پَنّي.'. The coin's edge features decorative tooth-like elements.