Nigeria 2 shillings, 1959

Information

NumberKM# 6
CountryNigeria
PeriodQueen Elizabeth II (1958 - 1973)
RulerElizabeth II
CurrencyNigerian pound
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination2 shillings
Year1959
Edge typeReeded with a groove
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionCopper-Nickel
Weight (g)10
Diameter (mm)27
Thickness (mm)2.4

Obverse:

2 shillings 1959, Nigeria

Crowns  Royal family 

Description
Elizabeth II (Queen of the United Kingdom)

Legend
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND

Creators: Cecil Thomas

Reverse

2 shillings 1959, Nigeria

Plant 

Description
Peanut

Legend
1959
FEDERATION OF NIGERIA
TWO SHILLINGS

Creators: Paul Vincze

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Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
United Kingdom, London15.000.000+6.031


Collection

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