British West Africa 2 shillings, 1938 - 1947

Information

NumberKM# 24
CountryBritish West Africa
PeriodBritish colony (1907 - 1966)
RulerGeorge VI
CurrencyBritish West African pound
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination2 shillings
Year1938 - 1947
Edge typeReeded with a groove
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionNickel-Brass
Weight (g)11.37
Diameter (mm)28.51
Thickness (mm)2.5

Obverse:

2 shillings 1938 - 1947, British West Africa

Crowns  Royal family 

Description
George VI (King of the United Kingdom)

Legend
GEORGIVS VI D G BRITT OMN REX F D IND IMP
PM

Creators: Percy Metcalfe (PM)

Reverse

2 shillings 1938 - 1947, British West Africa

Tree 

Description
Palm tree

Legend
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
TWO SHILLINGS

Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1947H5.055.000+--$ 18.69
1947KN4.200.000+-
1946H10.500.000+-
1946KN4.800.000+-
1942KN10.000.000+-
1939H5.750.000+-
1939KN6.250.000++
1938H32.000.000+-
1938KN27.852.000+-


Collection

1947H$ 18.69  
1947KN$ *****  
1946H$ *****  
1946KN$ *****  
1942$ *****  
1939H$ *****  
1939KN$ *****  
1938H$ *****  
1938KN$ *****  
Offers
-user1938 KN$ 6.81-user1938 $ 7.22-user1938 H$ 7.54-user1939 H$ 7.71-user1938 $ 9.63-user1947 KN$ 11.1-user1939 KN$ 11.1-user1939 H$ 12.57-user1946 H$ 16.64
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