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Posted 01/04/2023 12:02 pm
Came across this interesting coin from British West Africa, a 1936 Edward VIII penny. Edward was the Abdication King plus the reverse features a 'Hexagram'. Hexagrams have been used extensively such as for the Jewish 'Star of David'. Let's see what other examples are out there.
Here's a little write-up on the history of the coin:
One of the only countries to issue coins with the name King Edward VIII on them was British West Africa. No countries issued coins with his portrait, just a few with his name on their coins. The coins of British West Africa have a star on them and a hole in the middle, so the natives could string the coins and then wear them. There are 3 different denominations 1/10th Penny, 1/2 Penny and 1 Penny. All the coins were struck in Britain and then sent to Africa.
Here's a little write-up on the history of the coin:
One of the only countries to issue coins with the name King Edward VIII on them was British West Africa. No countries issued coins with his portrait, just a few with his name on their coins. The coins of British West Africa have a star on them and a hole in the middle, so the natives could string the coins and then wear them. There are 3 different denominations 1/10th Penny, 1/2 Penny and 1 Penny. All the coins were struck in Britain and then sent to Africa.
