South Africa 5 shillings, 1947

Information

NumberKM# 31
CountrySouth Africa
PeriodKing George VI (1937 - 1952)
RulerGeorge VI
CurrencySouth African pound
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination5 shillings
Melt value28.28 XAGg x 0.800 = 39 USD
Year1947
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionSilver 0.800
Weight (g)28.28
Diameter (mm)38.8
Thickness (mm)2.8

Obverse:

5 shillings 1947, South Africa

Royal family 

Description
George VI (King of the United Kingdom)

Legend
GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR

Creators: Thomas Humphrey Paget (HP)

Reverse

5 shillings 1947, South Africa

Animals 

Description
Springbok

Legend
1947
5 SHILLINGS
SOUTH AFRICA
SUID-AFRIKA

Creators: Coert Laurens Steynberg (CLS)

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Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
South Africa, Pretoria300.000-5.600


Collection

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