South Africa (Coins)


	Area: 472,733 square miles Population: 28,900,000

	The Union of South Africa was formed on May 31, 1910 by the interrogation of the Cape Province which had already become British in 1814 and of Natal as well as the republics of the Orange Free State and the Transvaal captured in the Boer War. On May 31, 1961 the Union of South Africa left the British Commonwealth. Since that time this country carries the title of Republic of South Africa.

				Monetary System

			12 Pence = 1 Shilling, 2 Shillings = 1 Florin,

		20 Shillings = 1 Pound, since 1961: 100 Cents = 1 Rand


	1953 South Africa 5 Shillings (Ag) - XF




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	Silver issue

	Obverse Queen Elizabeth II. Rev. Springbok. Pretty coin for the extra fine grade with white lustrous appearance and great eye appeal. One very light scratch on Queen Elizabeth’s face keeps coin from being even better. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
SAFCN1953	$9.50


	1960 South Africa 1/2 Penny (Br) - BU




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	Obverse depicts head of Elizabeth II to right. Rev. rigged sailing ship. Beautiful brilliant uncirculated copper with loads of eye appeal. Marks are minimal on this wonderful example. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
SAFRCN1960	$2.50


	1961 South Africa 2 1/2 Cents (Ag) - Choice PRF




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		Silver issue

	Obverse Jan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutchman, founder of Cape Town, colonizer and governor of the Cape Colony. Rev. Protea cynaroides -Proteaceae. Little choice proof with mirrored fields and frosty cameos. Trace of gold at rim edge highlights nicely. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
SAFRCN2HC61	$8.50


	1976 South Africa 20 Cents (Ni) UNC




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	Obverse Jacobus Johannes Fouche, President of the Republic of South Africa, from 1968 to 1974. Rev. Protea cynaroides and Protea repens. Natural soft steel gray luster. Pleasant eye appeal. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
SAFCN1976	$1.50


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