3 Pence - George VI (1938 - 1947)
Features
| Denomination | 3 Pence |
| Catalog Number | KM# 21 |
| Weight (g) | 5.1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21.45 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D·G·BRITT·OMN·REX·F·D·IND·IMP:
PM
GEORGIVS VI D·G·BRITT·OMN·REX·F·D·IND·IMP:
PM
Reverse
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
3
PENCE
KN
1938
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
3
PENCE
KN
1938
Edge
Description:
Security
Security
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 H | 7,000,000 | Unknown | |
| 1938 H | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1938 KN | 9,056,000 | Unknown | |
| 1938 KN | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1939 H | 16,500,000 | Unknown | |
| 1939 H | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1939 KN | 15,500,000 | Unknown | |
| 1939 KN | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1940 H | 3,862,000 | Unknown | |
| 1940 KN | 10,000,000 | Unknown | |
| 1941 H | 5,032,000 | Unknown | |
| 1943 H | 5,106,000 | Unknown | |
| 1943 KN | 9,502,000 | Unknown | |
| 1944 KN | 2,536,000 | Unknown | |
| 1945 H | 998,000 | Unknown | |
| 1945 KN | 3,000,000 | Unknown | |
| 1946 KN | 7,488,000 | Unknown | |
| 1947 H | 10,000,000 | Unknown | |
| 1947 KN | 11,248,000 | Unknown |