East Africa 1944SA 50 Cents Extra Fine (EF40)

East Africa 1944SA 50 Cents Extra Fine (EF-40)

The 1944 East Africa 50 Cents coin was issued for the British-controlled territories of Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika, and Zanzibar during the reign of King George VI. Featuring the “SA” mint mark for South Africa, this coin was struck at the Pretoria Mint, a wartime measure, as the Royal Mint in London was fully committed to the Allied War Effort. 

Obverse: Crowned head of King George VI facing left 

Reverse: Lion and Mountains within 3/4 circle with fleur end, date divides denominations below and right. 

Specifications:
King: George VI (1936-1952) 
Composition: Billon (.250 Silver) 
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe 
Weight: 3.8879 g 
Diameter: 21 mm
Edge: Reeded  
Die Axis: ↑↑
Mint: Pretoria, South Africa
Mintage: 1 000 000