British West Africa 1952 penny

from the Mountain Groan Collection

British West Africa comprised Gambia, Sierra Leone, Gold Coast (now Ghana) and Nigeria. The union broke up in the late fifties as the parts were granted independence. This type was struck in 1952 only. Additional pennies were struck 1956-58 in the name of Elizabeth II.

Recorded mintage: 10,542,000 plus proofs.

Specification: 9.45 g, bronze, 30.9 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 30a.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1951 penny
• 1952 1/10 penny
• 1952 half penny
• 1952-KN half penny
• Australia 1952(m) penny
• New Zealand 1952 penny
• South Africa 1952 penny
• Southern Rhodesia 1952 penny
• 1952-KN penny
• 1952 sixpence
• 1952 shilling
• 1952-KN shilling
• 1957-KN penny
• Coins and currency dated 1952