British West Africa / King Edward VIII

British West Africa - King Edward VIII (20 January 1936 - 11 December 1936)

British West Africa or the British West African Settlements constituted during two periods (17 October 1821 until its first dissolution on 13 January 1850 and again 19 February 1866 till its final demise on 24 November 1888) an administrative entity under a governor-in-chief (comparable in rank to a Governor-general), an office vested in the governor of Sierra Leone (at Freetown). During that time, no coinage for the colony was issued.

However, the West African Currency Board issued currency for British West Africa between 1907 and 1958.

British West Africa - King Edward VIII: showing 3 of 3 coins
Coin NameReverseObverseDetails
One Penny 1936 Edward VIII British West Africa / One Penny 1936 Edward VIII - reverse photo British West Africa / One Penny 1936 Edward VIII - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mints:
- Birmingham Mint: 12,600,000
- King's Norton Metal Co.: 12,512,000
- Royal Mint: 7,992,000
Total Mintage: 33,104,000
Halfpenny 1936 Edward VIII British West Africa / Halfpenny 1936 Edward VIII - reverse photo British West Africa / Halfpenny 1936 Edward VIII - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mints:
- Royal Mint: 14,759,760
- Birmingham Mint: 2,400,000
- King's Norton Metal Co.: 2,298,000
Total Mintage: 19,457,760
One-tenth Penny 1936 Edward VIII British West Africa / One-tenth Penny 1936 Edward VIII - reverse photo British West Africa / One-tenth Penny 1936 Edward VIII - obverse photo Material: CuproNickel
Mints:
- Royal Mint: 5,880,000
- King's Norton Metal Co.: 3,000,000
- Birmingham Mint: 1,404,000
Total Mintage: 10,284,000
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King Edward VIII: Details
CountryBritish West Africa
From20 January 1936
To11 December 1936
Personal Information King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
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Country Details
NameBritish West Africa
From1866
To1888
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FlagFlag of British West Africa