Description
Rhodesia And Nyasaland Penny
Mintage 6,000,000
Country Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Type Common coin
Years 1955-1963
Value 1 Penny = 1/12 Shilling = 1/240 Pound (1/240 RHFP)
Metal Bronze
Weight 6.3 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 1.62 mm
Shape Round with a hole
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 01-01-1973
Two elephants standing on hind legs facing each other, around hole, writing all round
Lettering: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Engraver: Bernard Sindall
Reverse
Lettering PENNY curves round central hole, with leaves around outside. Country around outside of sprigs, date at bottom
Lettering:
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
ONE PENNY
· 1963·
Engraver: Bernard Sindall
Edge
Smooth
