Price: R400.00 each
JUNK / CONSTITUTIONAL Silver: 1947-49 SA 5 Shillings King George VI of England (80% Silver; 22.6 g)
Description
These 5 Shillings coins from South Africa are remarkable not only for their large size—they’re heavier and larger than United States Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars—but also for the familiar design of a springbok that will have you wondering if they’re really silver Krugerrands (They’re not!). This design, which is nearly the exact same one used on the famous Gold Krugerrands that have been struck continuously since 1967, depicts a Springbok, the country’s national animal, and an antelope that’s synonymous with South Africa. If you looked at one side-by-side with a modern Silver Krugerrand, you’d be forgiven if you couldn’t readily tell them apart.
This series of Crown-sized coins was also short-lived, issued from only 1947 to 1960 (Proof issues were released until 1964). The coins struck from 1947–1952 featured the portrait of King George VI and the coins issued from 1953–1959 display the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse of the 1960 coin celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Union of South Africa showed the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Features
Issuer South Africa
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1948-1950
Value 5 Shillings = 1 Crown = ¼ Pound
Currency Pound (1825-1961)
Composition Silver (.800)
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness 3.06 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 March 1961
The picture is generic. These coins are all circulated and will contain tarnish, discoloring, dirt, dings, abrasions, and scratches consistent with circulation coins. Do not expect pristine coins similar to BU bullion coins. These coins are bought and held for their silver content should you ever need to trade. Since these coins are old coins that circulated historically, some may value these above bullion coins even if their purity is only 50%.
