5 Cents - Elizabeth II, East Africa

5 Cents - Elizabeth II, East Africa, 1955-1963 obverse image5 Cents - Elizabeth II, East Africa, 1955-1963 reverse image
5 Cents - Elizabeth II coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    East Africa flagEast Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1955-1963
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round with a round hole
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975), Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited), United Kingdom (1850-2003), Kings Norton Metal Company, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1890-1962)
5 Cents - Elizabeth II Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.00-$40.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Cents - Elizabeth II Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Curved tusks flank the centre hole

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Central hole divides crown and denomination surrounded by legend

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Cents - Elizabeth II Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND FIVE CENTS Η

Reverse:

EAST AFRICA 5 1957

5 Cents - Elizabeth II Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze

Size

5 Cents - Elizabeth II sizes
  • Weight:5.77 g
  • Diameter:25.3 mm
  • Thickness:1.5 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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