Summary

50 Cents, Issued by, British East Africa (Kenya) and Uganda, 1909
Minted by Royal Mint, London

Obverse Description

Bust of the King facing right wearing the Imperial crown and robe of State with the collar of the Garter and the badge of the Bath; around, EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR; below the bust, the artist's initials, DES

Reverse Description

Within a partial line circle which ends in leaves either side of the denomination, a lion advancing to right with a tall pointed mountain in the background; in exergue in three lines, 50 CENTS 1909; around, EAST AFRICA & UGANDA PROTECTORATES

Edge Description

Milled

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