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Management number | 9016891 | Release Date | 2025/09/04 | List Price | $1.75 | Model Number | 9016891 | ||
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Denomination and Origin: It is a 1 Cent coin from the British Colony of East Africa, which included present-day Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika.
Design: The coin features tusks flanking a central hole, with the denomination "ONE CENT" and the date "1942" visible on the reverse side. The obverse (not pictured) would likely have featured a portrait of King George VI.
Composition and Features: These coins were typically made of bronze and are characterized by their distinctive round shape with a central hole, a common feature in many colonial coins of the era.
Historical Context: The East African shilling, divided into 100 cents, was introduced in 1921 and remained the currency in British-controlled areas of East Africa until after independence in the mid-20th century.
Category | Vintage & collectibles > Collectible Coins > Collectible World Coins |
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Size | N/A |
Brand | None |
Condition | Good |
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