Welcome to the British West Africa coin catalog collection gallery and price list, organized by the standard notation of the World Coin Catalog (#KM). Here, you will find detailed information and values for each coin including old coins from British West Africa. To make your search even easier, you can filter by coin name in the top field.
Example of a British West Africa coin.
The British West African Pound
The British West African Pound was the currency of British West Africa, a group of British colonies, protectorates and mandate territories - Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ghana (originally Gold Coast) and Gambia. The British West African Pound was equal to the (pre-decimal) Pound Sterling and was similarly subdivided into 20 shillings, each of 12 pence. In some places, British West African coins circulated in parallel with the new coinage until 1968.
Map of British West Africa indicating colonies and protectorates.
Factors Influencing Coin Value
The price of British West Africa old coins is also influenced by their age and condition. Investing in British West Africa coins can be a great opportunity for coin collectors and investors alike.
Read also: Egypt Flights: British Airways
Rarity
One reason why British West Africa coins are attractive to investors is their rarity. Many British West Africa coins were produced in limited quantities, making them difficult to find and increasing their value.
Obverse and reverse of a British West Africa coin.
Coin Details and Markings
Crowned head of King George VI facing left; around, the monarch's legend: GEORGIVS VI D · G · BRITT · OMN · REX F · D · IND · IMP:.
Around, outside the scroll ornaments, the monarch's legend GEORGIVS VI REX ET IND: IMP:. The mint mark, H for the Birmingham Mint (ex Heaton and Sons), KN for King's Norton Metal Co.
how to determine the value of your old coin?
Important Disclaimers and Considerations
The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors.
Read also: Cedi to Pound Exchange Rate
Disclaimer: The prices listed in the various NGC Price and Value Guides are compiled from a number of independent, third party sources in the numismatic community which NGC believes to be reliable. Prices provided are averages, not specific prices for individual coins.
Further, because these prices are only updated from time to time, they do not reflect short term pricing trends, which are quite common and are often quite dramatic, given the volatile nature of the collectible coin marketplace. This is especially true for rare coins, where there are fewer sales and greater variations in sale prices.
For all of these reasons, the prices in these guides are designed to serve merely as one of many measures and factors that coin buyers and sellers can use in determining coin values. These prices are not intended, and should not be relied upon, to replace the due diligence and - when appropriate - expert consultation that coin buyers and sellers should undertake when entering into a coin transaction. As such, NGC disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information contained in the NGC Guides.
Read also: Hannah Uzor: Challenging Assumptions
Popular articles:
tags: #Africa
