In this posting we will take a look at a 1941 British Guiana silver 4 pence coin. This is a rather small coin (see the pictures below) that weights in at 1.88 grams, has a sterling fineness of .925 and has .0561 ounce of silver in it. On its obverse or front side is an image of a crowned former King of the British Empire and Emperor of India: George VI. The reverse side has the denomination of 4 pence in the middle of a crowned wreath as well as the county’s name around the rim. There were not many of these produced with 180000 struck in total that year. Our particular coin appears to be in very fine condition.
Dalam postingan ini kita akan melihat koin perak 4 pence British Guiana tahun 1941. Ini adalah koin yang agak kecil (lihat gambar di bawah) dengan berat 1,88 gram, memiliki kadar perak murni .925, dan mengandung 0,0561 ons perak. Pada sisi depan atau sisi sebaliknya terdapat gambar mantan Raja Kekaisaran Inggris dan Kaisar India yang dimahkotai: George VI. Sisi sebaliknya memiliki denominasi 4 pence di tengah karangan bunga bermahkota serta nama county di sekeliling tepi. Tidak banyak yang diproduksi, dengan total 180.000 koin dicetak tahun itu. Koin kami yang satu ini tampaknya dalam kondisi yang sangat baik.
British Guiana became Guyana an independent sovereignty in the year 1966. Interestingly its currency known as the Guyanese Dollar has been used since the year 1839 and that was even when it was a colony of Great Britain. Its creation had a lot to due with the transition from Dutch rule to British in the early 1800s. As far as coins are concerned the groat or 4 pence denomination was long discontinued in Great Britain while still being used in British Guiana.
British Guiana, now known as Guyana, was a British colony in South America that produced a variety of coins during its time under British rule. The 1941 4 pence coin is notable not just for its denomination, but also for the historical events surrounding its minting. As World War II raged across the globe, the British Empire faced numerous challenges, including resource shortages and economic strain. This period significantly influenced coin production, often leading to changes in materials, designs, and denominations.
For collectors, the 1941 British Guiana 4 pence coin holds both numismatic and sentimental value. It represents a confluence of British imperial history and local significance, making it a sought-after piece for those interested in colonial coins. As with any collectible, the value of this coin can vary based on its condition, rarity, and market demand.
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