5 Cents - George VI

5 Cents - George VI - obverse5 Cents - George VI - reverse

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Features

Country East Africa
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1949-1952
Value 5 Cents (0.05)
Currency Shilling (1921-1967)
Composition Bronze
Weight 5.77 g
Diameter 25.5 mm
Shape Round with a round hole
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
References KM# 33,
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979.
  • Thomas Michael (editor), Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573.
  • Thomas Michael (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064.
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955.
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962.
Schön# 33
  • Gerhard Schön; 2020. Weltmünzkatalog 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. ISBN 9783866461840.
  • Helmut Kahnt, Günter Schön; 2016. Weltmünzkatalog 19. Jahrhundert: 1801-1900 (17. Auflage). Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. ISBN 9783866461185.
  • Gerhard Schön, Sebastian Krämer; 2017. Weltmünzkatalog 21. Jahrhundert: 2001-2016 (3. Auflage). Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. ISBN 9783866461383.

Obverse

Central hole divides crown and denomination surrounded by legend

Lettering:
GEORGIUS SEXTUS REX
FIVE
CENTS

Reverse

Curved tusks flank the centre hole

Lettering:
EAST AFRICA
5
1949

Edge

Smooth

5 Cents - George VI - obverse

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1949  4,000,000 1.22 0.95 26%
1949  0.9% Proof
1951 H 6,000,000 0.88 0.97 25%
1951 H 0.9% Proof
1952  11,200,000 1.37 1.51 2.78 67%
1952  1.7% Proof

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