1 Shilling - George VI (1949 - 1952)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Shilling |
| Catalog Number | KM# 28 |
| Weight (g) | 5.7 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.75 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Tin-brass |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
+GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF:
+GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF:
Reverse
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
. 19 49 .
ONE SHILLING
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
. 19 49 .
ONE SHILLING
Edge
Description:
Reeded with security edge
Reeded with security edge
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 70,000,000 | Common | |
| 1949 H | 10,000,000 | Unknown | |
| 1949 KN | 10,016,000 | Unknown | |
| 1949 KN | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1949 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1951 | 35,346,000 | Common | |
| 1951 H | 10,000,000 | Unknown | |
| 1951 KN | 16,832,000 | Unknown | |
| 1951 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1952 | 98,654,000 | Common | |
| 1952 H | 44,096,000 | Unknown | |
| 1952 KN | 41,653,000 | Unknown | |
| 1952 KN | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1952 | Proof | Unknown |