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British West Africa 2 Shillings coin 1938 UNC
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British West Africa 2 Shillings coin 1938 UNC
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
|---|---|
| Years | 1938-1947 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (⅒) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 8560 |
| References | KM# 24 |
Obverse
Crowned portrait left
Script: Latin
Lettering: :GEORGIVS VI D·G·BRITT·OMN·REX F·D·IND·IMP
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe 
Reverse
Palm tree divides date in circular frame.
NOTE: The mintmark is at the base of the tree, above first I of SHILLINGS
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
. 19 38 .
H
TWO SHILLINGS