{"product_id":"1950-british-east-africa-one-shilling-copper-nickel-coin","title":"1950 British East Africa One Shilling Copper-Nickel Coin","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e1950 British East Africa One Shilling Copper-Nickel Coin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eIssued by the East African Currency Board, this One Shilling coin circulated throughout British East Africa during the reign of King George VI. Struck in copper-nickel, the coin features the crowned portrait of George VI on the obverse and the iconic East African lion with mountains in the background on the reverse. The 1950 KN issue was struck at the Kings Norton Mint in Birmingham with a reported mintage of 10,040,000 pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry\/Issuer: British East Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuing Authority: East African Currency Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 1 Shilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrency: Shilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: Copper-Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Approximately 7.78 g*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: Approximately 27.8 mm*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: Approximately 1.6 mm*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Milled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlignment: Medal Alignment (↑↑)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintmark: KN (Kings Norton Mint, Birmingham)*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 10,040,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: KM#31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonetised: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Crowned left-facing portrait of King George VI with surrounding legend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Lion standing before mountains within a three-quarter circular design, with denomination and date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Reeded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Specifications are approximate. The mintmark appears to be KN, however wear makes positive identification difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive the exact coin pictured. Please review the images carefully as they form part of the item description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenyx Curios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44904451080270,"sku":"1950-BEA-One-Shilling-CN","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/1566\/1134\/files\/1950-1-Shilling-British-East-Africa.jpg?v=1794488464","url":"https:\/\/phoenyxcurios.com.au\/products\/1950-british-east-africa-one-shilling-copper-nickel-coin","provider":"Phoenyx Curios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}