This 1947 British West Africa Half Penny Coin, crafted from durable copper-nickel and measuring 25.9mm in diameter, showcases a distinctive crown above a center hole with the denomination inscribed in both English and Arabic. A must-have for collectors, its unique design features a hexagram on the reverse that beautifully divides the date, making it a valuable addition to any numismatic collection.
- Issuer: British West Africa
- Year: 1947
- Face Value: ½ Penny
- Composition: Copper-nickel
- Size: 25.9mm diameter
- Obverse: Crown above center hole, denomination around hole in English, in Arabic beneath
- Reverse: Hexagram divides date at bottom
- Catalogue Reference: KM# 18
- Numista N#: 11904