South Africa ½ Pound - Elizabeth II, 1953 – 1960
1st portrait
Information
Country
South Africa
South Africa
Currency
Pound
(1825 – 1961)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
½ Pound - Elizabeth II
Year
1953 – 1960
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.99
Diameter (mm)
19.5
Thickness (mm)
1.06
Demonetized
31 March 1961
Description
½ Pound - Elizabeth II from South Africa. Issued from 1953 to 1960. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 19.5 mm and weighs 3.99 g.
- Obverse
- Young laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around
- Reverse
- Springbok right below date and above denomination, legend around
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2K | — | Hern#S337; Proof | ||
| 1960 | 1.1K | — | Hern#S337; Prooflike | ||
| 1959 | 630 | — | Hern#S336; Proof | ||
| 1959 | 500 | — | Hern#S336; Prooflike | ||
| 1958 | 515 | — | Hern#S335; Proof | ||
| 1957 | 560 | — | Hern#S334; Proof | ||
| 1956 | 508 | — | Hern#S333; Proof | ||
| 1955 | 900 | — | Hern#S332; Proof | ||
| 1954 | 1.3K | € 380,00 | Hern#S331; Proof | ||
| 1953 | 4K | € 330,00 | Hern#S330; Proof |
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