British West Africa 2 shillings, 1949 - 1952

Information

NumberKM# 29
CountryBritish West Africa
PeriodBritish colony (1907 - 1966)
RulerGeorge VI
CurrencyBritish West African pound
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination2 shillings
Year1949 - 1952
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 1949 - 1952, British West Africa

Crowns  Royal family 

Description
George VI (King of the United Kingdom)

Legend
GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:

Creators: Percy Metcalfe (PM)

Reverse

2 shillings 1949 - 1952, British West Africa

Tree 

Description
Palm tree

Legend
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
TWO SHILLINGS

Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1952H4.410.000+--$ 32
1952KN1.236.000+-
1951H6.566.000++
1949H7.576.000+-
1949KN7.500.000+-


Collection

1952H$ 32  
1952KN$ *****  
1951$ *****  
1949H$ *****  
1949KN$ *****  
Offers
-user1949 $ 8.88-user1951 $ 15.42-user1951 $ 16.63-user1951 $ 20.46-user1949 KN$ 166