Page 144 - Sierra Leone to 1961 - The Collection
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The George V Keyplate 1912 to 1931
Halfpenny Value
Until 1927 the Victorian ½d duty plate without a marginal rule was used, but it had become worn and a new
one was required. The subsequent plate 21 printing was the only one made from the new ½d duty plate. The
new plate had a marginal rule and slightly thicker lettering for SIERRA LEONE.
Two marginal rules
Plates used: 1a, 1b, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 16 & 21
Twelve printings from 1912 to 1929
