1 Shilling - George VI (1948 - 1952)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Shilling |
| Catalog Number | KM# 22 |
| Weight (g) | 5.65 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1965-01-06 |
Obverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Description:
George VI facing left.
KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Description:
George VI facing left.
Reverse
Engraved by George Kruger Gray
Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
1948
· ONE SHILLING ·
Description:
Great Zimbabwe Bird splitting year of issue, name of country and denomination.
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
1948
· ONE SHILLING ·
Description:
Great Zimbabwe Bird splitting year of issue, name of country and denomination.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1,500,000 | Unknown | |
| 1948 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1949 | 4,000,000 | Unknown | |
| 1949 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1950 | 2,000,000 | Unknown | |
| 1950 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1951 | 3,000,000 | Unknown | |
| 1951 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1952 | 2,600,000 | Unknown | |
| 1952 | Proof | Unknown |