50 Cents - George VI (1948 - 1952)
Features
Denomination | 50 Cents |
Catalog Number | KM# 30 |
Weight (g) | 3.89 |
Diameter (mm) | 21 |
Thickness (mm) | 1.5 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
Not Magnetic | |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX
GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX
Reverse
Lettering:
EAST AFRICA
50
FIFTY CENTS 1948 HALF SHILLING
EAST AFRICA
50
FIFTY CENTS 1948 HALF SHILLING
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1948 | 7,290,000 | Common | |
1948 | Proof | Rare | |
1949 | 12,960,000 | Common | |
1949 | Proof | Rare | |
1952 KN | 2,000,000 | Common |