You are asking about a Penny coin (KM#9) from British West Africa. The coin is made of Copper-Nickel, weighs 9.65 grams and measures 30.5mm in diameter, with a hole approximately 6mm in diameter in the center. The obverse (front) of the coin has a crown, with the words "GEORGIVS V" to the left and "REX-ET-IND:IMP:" to the right (abbreviated Latin for "George the Fifth, King and Emperor of India") and "ONE PENNY" between the crown and the hole. Below the hole is the denomination in Arabic. The reverse (back) of the coin has a large 6-pointed star surrounding the hole, with the words "BRITISH WEST AFRICA" above "1919" below it.

21,864,000 of these coins were produced in 1919 at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham, England, and have a small "H" mintmark. According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, an example is worth US$1.25 in Fine condition, US$2.50 in Very Fine condition, US$7.00 in Extremely Fine condition, US$15.00 in Uncirculated condition, and US$25.00 in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

Another 264,000 of these coins were produced at the King's Norton Mint in Birmingham, England, and have a small "KN" mintmark. An example is worth US$7.50 in Fine condition, US$25.00 in Very Fine condition, US$35.00 in Extremely Fine condition, US$50.00 in Uncirculated condition, and US$90.00 in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

From 1961 through 1964 - silver (2.83 grams at 50% pure - 0.0455 troy ounces ASW [Actual Silver Weight])

From 1965 through 1982 - nickel (2.5 grams)

From 1990 onward - copper-plated steel (4.5 grams)

You are asking about a Half Crown (2 1/2 Shilling) coin from South Africa (KM#19.2). The coin weighs 14.14 grams and is 80.0% silver, giving it an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.3637 troy ounces. With silver at US$16.49 per troy ounce (as of March 1, 2010), the "melt value" of this coin is about US$6.00.

The obverse of the coin has a portrait of King George the Fifth and the words "GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR" (Latin for "George the Fifth, King and Emperor"). The reverse has a coat of arms with the date split (that is "19" to the left and "29" to the right), with the words "SOUTH AFRICA" and "ZUID AFRIKA" (Afrikaans for "South Africa") above and the denomination ("2 1/2 SHILLINGS") below.

617,000 of these coins were produced in 1929. According to the 2010 Standard Catalog of World Coins, an example is worth about US$6.50 in Fine condition, US$25.00 in Very Fine condition, US$175.00 in Extremely Fine condition, and US$350.00 in Uncirculated condition.

You are asking about a 1 Rupee coin (KM#492) issued in India by the British. The coin weighs 11.66 grams and is 91.7% silver, giving it and ASW ("Actual Silver Weight) of 0.3438 troy ounces. The front bears a crowned portrait of Queen Victoria, with "VICTORIA" to the left and "EMPRESS" to the right.. The back has a heavy wreath of flowers, within which is "ONE RUPEE", a short line, "INDIA" and "1887". About 88.6 million such coins were produced.

With silver at US33.80 per troy ounce (as of February 28, 2011), the "melt" value of the coin is US$11.62.

There were several variaties produced in 1887, but according the Standard Catalog of World Coins, all are worth (numismatically) about US$6 in Fine condition, US$8 in Very Fine condition, US$12 in Extremely Fine condition, and US$25 in Uncirculated condition.

You asked about a 1960 25 coin from Liberia. 900,000 were produced in 1960. The coin is not especially valuable (US$2.75 in Extremely Fine condition and $5-$7 in Uncirculated condition), but is made of 90% silver, with and ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.1499 troy ounces giving it a "melt value" of about $2.25 as of mid-February 2010.

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You are asking about the Five Shilling coin issued by South Africa in 1952 in commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of the founding of Capetown. The coin bears a portrait of King George the Sixth (of Great Britain) on the front and and an image of a Schooner in Capetown harbor on the back. The coin is 50% silver and has an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.4546 troy ounces. Numismatically, it is worth perhaps a dollar or two over the silver value in circulated condition, about US$12 in Uncirculated condition, and maybe US$15 or so in Proof.

My guess is that you have a 1950 Two Shilling coin from South Africa. The front of the coin has the words "GEORGIVS SEXTUS REX" (Latin for "George the Sixth, King") with a portrait, and the back reads "SOUTH AFRICA - SUID AFRIKA - 2 SHILLINGS" and has the date and a shield. It measures 28.3mm in diameter and weighs 11.31 grams. It is 80% silver, giving it an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.2909 troy ounces and a melt value (as of January 13, 2010) of US$5.40. According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, 4,945 of such coins were produced in 1950, and an example is worth US$20 in Fine condition, US$40 in Very Fine condition, US$80 in Extremely Fine condition, and US$140 in Uncirculated condition.

Alternatively, you have a 1950 Two Shilling coin from Great Britain. The front of the coin has the words "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX" (abbreviated Latin for "George the Sixth, By the grace of God, King of All Britain") with a portrait, and the back reads "FID:DEF" (abbreviated Latin for "Defender of the Faith") and "TWO SHILLINGS 1950" and has crowned Tudor rose, with a thistle and "G" on the left and a shamrock and "R" on the right. It measures 28.3mm in diameter and is made of copper-nickel. According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, 24,357,000 of such coins were produced in 1950 (plus another 18,000 in Proof), and an example is worth US$0.20 in Fine condition, US$0.35 in Very Fine condition, US$1.00 in Extremely Fine condition, US$20.00 in Uncirculated condition, and US$25.00 in Proof.

This is probably a 5 Shilling coin from South Africa with King George VI. Its value depends on its condition and its year (between 1948 and 1952). The coin is silver and measures 38.8mm in diameter. The 1948, 1949 and 1950 coins are 80% silver, and so contain 0.7273 troy ounces of silver ("melt" value of about US$9.81 with silver at $13.49 per troy ounce on July 31, 2009), while the 1951 and 1952 coins are only 50% silver (0.4546 troy ounce - US$6.13 in silver value). All except the 1952 are worth about US$20 in Uncirculated condition (and, obviously, less in circulated condition), $25-$35 in Prooflike Uncirculated, and $35-$75 in Proof. The 1952, a circulating commemorative celebrating the 300th anniversary of the founding of Capetown, was produced in greater quantity, and is only worth about US$12-$13.

"GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR" is Latin for "George the Sixth, King and Emperor". The coin is South African, but I would need to know the denomination and the condition to give an estimated value.IT'S IN EXCELLENT COND.,YEAR 1942,AND ON THE BACK OF THE COIN I SEE (1 D WITH A PERIOD UNDER THE D)

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"GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR" is Latin for "George the Sixth, King and Emperor". The coin is likely South African, but I would need to know the denomination and the condition to give an estimated value.

You are asking about a Shilling coin from East Africa (KM#31). The coin is 27.8mm in diameter, weighs 7.81 grams and is composed of copper-nickel. The front bears a portrait of King George VI and the words "GEORGIVS SEXTUS REX" (Latin for "George the Sixth, King"). The back bears an image of a lion in front of a mountain, with "EAST AFRICA" above the image and "1", "SHILLING, and "1952" below it. An aggregate of 72,989,000 were produced at three different mints.

According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, 55,605,000 such coins were produced by the British Royal Mint in London, England, and bear no mintmark. 8,024,000 such coins were produced by the Heaton Mint in Birmingham, England, and bear an "H" mintmark. 9,360,000 such coins were produced by the King's Norton Mint in Birmingham, England, and bear a "KN" mintmark. Examples from all three mints are valued at US$0.35 in Fine condition, US$0.60 in Very Fine condition, US$1.50 in Extremely Fine condition (US$1.75 for "H" and "KN"), US$5.00 in Uncirculated condition, and US$12.00 in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Some examples were also produced in Proof - these are valued at about US$175.00 each.

You are asking about a Shilling coin (KM#23) from British West Africa. The coin is made of Nickel-Brass, weighs 5.63 grams and measures 23.5mm in diameter. The obverse (front) of the coin has a portrait of King George VI of Great Britain, with the words "GEORGIVS VI D-G-BRITT-OMN-REX F-D-IND-IMP:" (abbreviated Latin for "George the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of All Britain, Defender of the Faith, and Emperor of India") around the portrait. The reverse (back) of the has an image of a palm tree in a circle with "19" to the left of the trunk and "40" to the right of it, and the words "BRITISH WEST AFRICA" above the circle and "ONE SHILLING" below it.

40,311,000 of these coins were produced in 1940. According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, an example is worth US$0.50 in Fine condition, US$1.25 in Very Fine condition, US$5.50 in Extremely Fine condition, US$15.00 in Uncirculated condition, and US$25.00 in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Some coins were also produced in Proof; these are valued at about US$200.00 each.

It may be worth about .10 with heavy wear to around .40 with moderate wear to maybe $1 with light wear. You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.

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You are asking about a 3 pence coin from Southern Rhodesia (KM#20). The coin is 16mm in diameter and is made of copper-nickel. The obverse (front) bears a crowned portrait of King George the Sixth (of Great Britain) and the words "KING GEORGE THE SIXTH". The reverse (back) bears an image of three spearheads dividing the date (that is "19" to the left and "48" to the right), the words "SOUTHERN" and "RHODESIA" on either side of the axes, and "3 D" (the abbreviation for "Three Pence") above the center spearhead.

2,000,000 of these coins were struck in 1948. An example is worth (according to the Standard Catalog of World Coins) US$0.40 in Fine condition, US$2.00 in Very Fine condition, US$9.50 in Extremely Fine condition, US$30.00 in Uncirculated condition, and US$45.00 in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. An unknown number were also produced in Proof.

These coins are actually quite common, and are worth anywhere from about 30 cents to $9.00, depending on Mint mark and condition.

You are asking about a 5 Shilling coin from South Africa (KM#40.1). The coin is 38.8mm in diameter, weighs 28.28 grams and is 80% silver, giving it an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.7273 troy ounces. With the price of silver at US$19.80 (as of May 13, 2010), the "melt value" of this coin is US$14.40. The obverse (front) of the coin has a portrait of King George VI and the words "GEORGIVS SEXTUS REX" (Latin for "George the Sixth, King"). The reverse (back) has an image of a springbok (a deer common in South Africa) with the words "SOUTH AFRICA", the date, and "SUID-AFRIKA" (Afrikaans for "South Africa") above the image and "5 SHILLINGS" below it.

780,000 of these coins were produced for circulation in 1948, and another 1,120 were produced in Proof (as well as a further 1,000 in "Proof-Like"). According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, it is worth US$13.50 in Extremely Fine condition, US$20.00 in Uncirculated condition, US$30.00 in Proof and US$22.50 in "Proof-Like" Uncirculated. However, since the silver value is so high at the moment, I suspect that these prices somewhat undervalue the coin.

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About the same as a british shilling 24 cents a shilling

You are asking about a 2 Shilling coin (KM#24) from British West Africa. The coin is made of nickel-brass, weighs 11.37 grams, and measures 28.51 mm in diameter. It has an image of King George VI on the obverse and a palm tree on the reverse. An aggregate of 15.3 million were produced at two different mints in 1946, both located in Birmingham, England.

Each of the 10.5 million produced at the Heaton mint have an "H" mintmark and are worth (according to the Standard Catalog of World Coins) US$1.25 in Fine condition, US$4.00 in Very Fine condition, US$12.00 in Extremely Fine condition, US$27.50 in Uncirculated condition, and US$50.00 in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

Each of the 4.8 million produced at the King's Norton mint have an "KN" mintmark and are worth US$1.25 in Fine condition, US$7.00 in Very Fine condition, US$27.00 in Extremely Fine condition, US$42.50 in Uncirculated condition, and US$80.00 in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

It's worth about 3 cents for the copper.