5 Cents - Elizabeth II

5 Cents - Elizabeth II - obverse5 Cents - Elizabeth II - reverse

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Features

Issuer East Africa
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-1963)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1955-1963
Value 5 Cents (0.05)
Currency Shilling (1921-1967)
Composition Bronze
Weight 5.77 g
Diameter 25.3 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
7545
References KM# 37,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 38
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Central hole divides crown and denomination surrounded by legend

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
FIVE
CENTS
Η

Reverse

Curved tusks flank the centre hole

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EAST AFRICA
5
1957

Edge

Smooth

Mints

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
H Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited), United Kingdom (1850-2003)
KN Kings Norton Metal Company, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1890-1962)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1955  2 000 000 $ 1.10 $ 1.10 $ 2.00 20%
1955  0.3% Proof
1955 H 4 000 000 $ 1.60 $ 1.60 8%
1955 H 0.2% Proof
1955 KN 2 000 000 4%
1956 H 3 000 000 $ 0.61 $ 0.61 $ 0.61 16%
1956 KN Photo 3 000 000 $ 1.60 $ 1.60 11%
1956 KN 0.2% Proof
1957 H 5 000 000 $ 0.74 $ 1.30 29%
1957 KN 5 000 000 $ 0.75 $ 1.40 $ 1.80 $ 2.40 24%
1961 H 4 000 000 $ 1.10 $ 1.10 8%
1963  12 600 000 $ 1.10 $ 1.90 $ 1.90 $ 2.20 30%
1963  0.6% Proof

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Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - Elizabeth IIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - Elizabeth II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232042
Lot 63293
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2020 1956 KN UNC USD 126.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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