2 Shillings - Elizabeth II - 1'st Portrait (1959)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Shillings |
| Catalog Number | KM# 6 |
| Weight (g) | 10.1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1973-01-01 |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Cecil Thomas
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Reverse
Engraved by Paul Vincze
Lettering:
FEDERATION OF NIGERIA
1959
P.V.
TWO SHILLINGS
FEDERATION OF NIGERIA
1959
P.V.
TWO SHILLINGS
Edge
Description:
Security edge
Security edge
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 15,000,000 | Common | |
| 1959 | 6,031 | Proof | Unknown |