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Object Type
Museum number: 1939,1104.29
Denomination: penny, 6
Description: Nickel-brass coin. (whole); Profile bust of George VI facing left at centre. (obverse); Value surrounded by ornamental wreath at centre. (reverse)
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Authority
Production date: 1938
Production place: Issued in: British West Africa; Minted in: London (England)
Materials: nickel; brass
Dimensions: Diameter: 20 millimetres; Weight: 3.450 grammes
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Curator's comments: This type of coin was not released into circulation and the majority of the coins were melted down.
Location: Not on display
Subjects: king/queen; plant
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Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1939
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1939,1104.29

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