South Africa 5 Shillings - Elizabeth II, 1960

50 Years of the Union of South Africa

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country South Africa South Africa
Currency Pound (1825 – 1961)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 5 Shillings
Year 1960
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Silver (.500)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 28.28
Diameter (mm) 38.61
Thickness (mm) 3.21
Demonetized 31 March 1961

Description

5 Shillings from South Africa. Issued in 1960. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 28.28 g.

Obverse
Union Buildings (Pretoria; Seat of government)
Reverse
Quadripartite escutcheon
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1960  396K € 13,00 € 17,00 € 17,00 € 20,00 Hern#S325 93%
1960  3.4K — — — — Hern#S325; Proof 3%
1960  22K — — — € 14,00 Hern#S325; Prooflike 4%

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