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The 1952 East Africa 10 Cents coin is a bronze coin, featuring King George VI on the obverse (front) and the denomination and date on the reverse (back). It was part of the currency used in East Africa, which at the time included Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika. The coin has a hole in the center and was produced in two mints.

Key Features:

• Denomination: 10 Cents

• Year: 1952

• Metal: Bronze

• Diameter: 30.8 mm

• Weight: 9.45 g

• Shape: Round with a central hole

• Obverse: Depicts King George VI with the text "GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX" and "TEN CENTS".

• Reverse: Features the country name "EAST AFRICA", the denomination "10", and the date "1952", with a central hole flanked by tusks.

• Edge: Plain

• Minted at: Royal Mint (London) and Heaton and Sons/The Mint Birmingham

Historical Context:

SIZE 31 MM DIAMETER

WEIGHT 9.4 GRAMS FOR COIN