South Africa 5 Shillings - George VI, 1947

5 Shillings, IMPERATOR

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country South Africa South Africa
Currency Pound (1825 – 1961)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Shillings
Year 1947
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Silver (.800)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 28.28
Diameter (mm) 38.61
Thickness (mm) 3.06
Demonetized 31 March 1961

Description

5 Shillings from South Africa. Issued in 1947. Struck in Silver (.800). Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 28.28 g.

Obverse
The bust of King George VI facing left (George VI King Emperor
HP)
Reverse
A springbok to the right with the year above and the denomination below
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1947  300K € 23,00 € 23,00 € 23,00 € 23,00 — Hern#S312 97%
1947  5.6K — — — — € 150,00 Hern#S312; Proof 3%

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