2 Shillings 1949, KN, Mint Mark: "KN" - Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham [British West Africa]

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2 Shillings 1949, KN, Mint Mark: "KN" - Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham [British West Africa]
  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 11.37 g
  • Mintage: 7,500,000 pcs.
  • Issue Quality: Uncirculated, Proof
  • Metal: Nickel Silver
  • Composition: Cu-Ni-Zn
  • Denomination: 2 Shillings
  • Currency Unit: Shilling
  • Mint Mark: KN
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Designer: obverse: Percy Metcalfe; mark: PM
  • Catalog Number: KM# 29
  • Diameter: 28.51 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, within a circular pattern, a palm tree against a background of vegetation. To the left and right of the palm tree, the year of issue: 1949. In the upper part, along the curve of the coin's edge, the text in English: BRITISH WEST AFRICA, below 2 SHILLINGS. The coin's edge is decorated with decorative denticles.
  • Obverse
    In the central part, the left-facing profile of George VI, King of Great Britain and Ireland. Below it, the letters "PM" - the mark of the designer Percy Metcalfe of the Royal Mint. From left to right along the edge, the text in Latin: "GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF:" - George VI by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India. The coin's edge features a raised denticulated ornament.

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