coin; cent (5)

Production date
1941
 Description
Bronze coin from the East Africa Protectorate (known as British East Africa) with a bust of George VI on the obverse and a crown on the reverse. The obverse inscription reads: "GEORGIVS VI REX ET IND:IMP/ FIVE CENTS", and the reverse one: "EAST AFRICA/ 1941/ 5".
East African Shilling was the currency used in British controlled areas of East Africa from 1921-1969.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
1941
Signature & date
embossing:obverse:"GEORGIVS VI REX ET IND:IMP/ FIVE CENTS"
embossing:reverse:"EAST AFRICA/ 1941/ 5"
Associated date
1941
Associated person
Associated place
Kenya/Africa
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 2.5cm (Dia 1")
Accession number
1987-007-033

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