South Africa 5 shillings, 1960

50th Anniversary - South African Union

Information

NumberKM# 55
CountrySouth Africa
PeriodQueen Elizabeth II (1953 - 1960)
RulerElizabeth II
CurrencySouth African pound
Coin typeCommemorative coins
Denomination5 shillings
Melt value28.28 XAGg x 0.500 = 23.45 USD
Year1960
Subject50th Anniversary - South African Union
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionSilver 0.500
Weight (g)28.28
Diameter (mm)38.8
Thickness (mm)3

Obverse:

5 shillings 1960, South Africa (50th Anniversary - South African Union)

Coat of arms 

Legend
1910
1960
EENDRAG MAAK MAG
UNITY IS STRENGTH

Creators: George Edward Kruger-Gray (KG)

Reverse

5 shillings 1960, South Africa (50th Anniversary - South African Union)

Anniversary  Constructions 

Legend
1960
SOUTH AFRICA
SUID-AFRIKA

Creators: Hilda Mason (HM)

Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
South Africa, Pretoria396.000+25.360


Collection

 1960$ *****  
Offers
-user1960 $ 32