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Detailed information about coin type: Sixpence (Nickel Brass) from British West Africa:
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| Country | British West Africa | Currency | British West African Pound |
| Sub-type of | Sixpence | Sub-types | |
| Face value | 6 (x Penny) | ||
| Years produced | 1938 - 1952 | Current | No (demonetised 1965) |
| Material | Nickel Brass | Designer | |
| Production technology | Milled (machine-made) | Shape | Round |
| Size (mm) | 19.3400 | Thickness (mm) | |
| Mass (g) | 3.4900 | ||
| Obverse | Effigy of the ruling British monarch, legend. |
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| Obverse inscription | Legend of the ruling British monarch | ||
| Reverse | Within an oak wreath tied with ribbon, the denomination in two lines: 6 PENCE; around, BRITISH WEST AFRICA; below the wreath, the date. |
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| Reverse inscription | 6 PENCE BRITISH WEST AFRICA [year] | ||
| Edge | Security Groove | Edge inscription | None |
| Notes | References to additional information: [Book] Remick, Jerome. 1971. The Guide Book and Catalogue of British Commonwealth Coins, pp 87-95. |
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Proof Coin - 6 Pence, British West Africa, 1938 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Jennifer McNair Notes: Common reverse (1938 - 1952). source |
Proof Coin - 6 Pence, British West Africa, 1938 Copyright: Museums Victoria / CC BY Author: Jennifer McNair Notes: King George VI, Emperor of India (1938 - 1947). source |
British West Africa 1952 6 pence Copyright: CoinFactsWiki / CC BY-SA Author: Stack's Bowers Notes: King George VI (1952). source |
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