1 Shilling - George VI (1937 - 1946)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Shilling |
| Catalog Number | KM# 28 |
| Weight (g) | 7.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.250) |
| Metal Value (USD) | 5.19 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI REX ET INDIAE IMPERATOR:
PM
GEORGIVS VI REX ET INDIAE IMPERATOR:
PM
Reverse
Lettering:
EAST AFRICA
1
SHILLING
1937
EAST AFRICA
1
SHILLING
1937
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 H | 7,672,000 | KM#28.1 (thin rim) | Unknown |
| 1937 H | KM#28.1 (thin rim); Proof | Unknown | |
| 1941 I | 7,000,000 | KM#28.1 (thin rim) | Common |
| 1941 I | KM#28.2 (thick rim); | Unknown | |
| 1942 H | 4,430,000 | KM#28.1 (thin rim) | Not Common |
| 1942 H | KM#28.1 (thin rim); Proof | Unknown | |
| 1942 I | 3,900,000 | KM#28.3 (retouched central image) | Unknown |
| 1943 I | 50 | KM#28.3 (retouched central image) | Unknown |
| 1944 H | 10,000,000 | KM#28.1 (thin rim) | Common |
| 1944 SA | 5,820,000 | KM#28.4 (Obverse and reverse as KM#28.1, edge reeding close) | Unknown |
| 1945 SA | 10,080,000 | KM#28.4 (Obverse and reverse as KM#28.1, edge reeding close) | Not Common |
| 1946 SA | 18,260,000 | KM#28.4 (Obverse and reverse as KM#28.1, edge reeding close) | Common |