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Object Type: coin
Museum number: 1941,0501.23
Denomination: penny, 1/10
Description: Cupronickel coin, with hole at centre. (whole); Crown above hole at centre. Ornamental patterns at left and right. Arabic inscription at lower centre. (obverse); Symbol of star around hole at centre. (reverse)
Producer name: Made by: Royal Mint
Authority: Ruler: George VI, King of the United Kingdom
Production date: 1941
Production place: Issued in: British West Africa (historic); Minted in: London (England)
Materials: cupronickel
Dimensions: Diameter: 20 millimetres; Weight: 1.830 grammes
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Location: Not on display
Subjects: crown; symbol
Associated names: Named in inscription: George VI, King of the United Kingdom
Acquisition name: Donated by: Royal Mint
Acquisition date: 1941
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: 1941,0501.23

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