Summary
5 Cents, Issued by, British East Africa (Kenya, Tanganyika and Uganda), 1942
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
A central hole with curved floral design to left and right; above hole, crown; below hole in two lines, FIVE / CENTS; around, GEORGIVS VI REX ET IMP: IND:
Reverse Description
Curved around central hole four elephant tusks; above hole, 5; around outside line circle, EAST AFRICA 1942
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The weight of the 5 cent coin reduced to 5.67 (from 6.32)
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1942 AD
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Issued By
East African Currency Board, British East Africa (Kenya), 1942
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.557 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round with round hole
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References
KM#25.2
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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