South Africa 5 Shillings - George VI, 1951

5S

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country South Africa South Africa
Currency Pound (1825 – 1961)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Shillings
Year 1951
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Silver (.500)
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 1951. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 28.28 g.

Obverse
King George VI bare head left
Reverse
Springbok right
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1951  363K € 14,00 € 16,00 € 19,00 € 19,00 Hern#S316 97%
1951  2K — — — — Hern#S316; Proof 2%
1951  1.5K — — — — Hern#S316; Prooflike 1.4%

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