British West AfricaBritish West Africa 1 shilling, 1938-1947
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Information:
| Number | KM# 23 |
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| Country | British West Africa |
| Period | British colony (1907 - 1966) |
| Currency | British West African pound |
| Coin type | Circulation coins |
| Denomination | 1 shilling |
| Year | 1938-1947 |
| Ruler | George VI |
| Composition | Nickel-Brass |
| Edge type | Reeded with a groove |
| Shape | Round |
| Alignment | Medal (0°) |
| Weight (g) | 5.63 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.8 |
Obverse:
| Crowns Royal family Description: Creators: Percy Metcalfe (PM) GEORGIVS VI D G BRITT OMN REX F D IND IMP |
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Reverse:
| Plant Description: BRITISH WEST AFRICA |
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Mintage, Worth:
| Year | Mark | Mintage | Value, USD | ||
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| Unc | BU | Proof | |||
| 1947 | 99.200.000 | + | + | $ 3.53 | |
| 1947 | H | 10.000.000 | + | - | $ 29 |
| 1947 | KN | 10.384.000 | + | - | $ 2.38 |
| 1946 | 37.350.000 | + | + | $ 4.76 | |
| 1946 | H | + | + | - | $ 15.73 |
| 1945 | 8.010.000 | + | + | $ 3.54 | |
| 1945 | H | 12.864.000 | + | - | $ 2.92 |
| 1945 | KN | 11.120.000 | + | - | $ 5.38 |
| 1943 | 133.600.000 | + | - | $ 2.87 | |
| 1942 | 42.000.000 | + | - | $ 3.88 | |
| 1940 | 40.311.000 | + | + | $ 3.86 | |
| 1939 | 55.472.000 | + | + | $ 3.94 | |
| 1938 | 57.806.000 | + | + | $ 4.55 | |
