5 Shillings - Elizabeth II 50 Years of the Union of South Africa, South Africa

5 Shillings - Elizabeth II 50 Years of the Union of South Africa, South Africa, 1960 obverse image5 Shillings - Elizabeth II 50 Years of the Union of South Africa, South Africa, 1960 reverse image
5 Shillings - Elizabeth II 50 Years of the Union of South Africa coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    South Africa flagSouth Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1960
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Circulating commemorative coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)
5 Shillings - Elizabeth II 50 Years of the Union of South Africa Reference Price

Reference Price

$6.99-$71.44

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Shillings - Elizabeth II 50 Years of the Union of South Africa Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Quadripartite escutcheon

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

George Kruger Gray

Obverse

Description:

Union Buildings (Pretoria; Seat of government)

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Hilda Mason

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Shillings - Elizabeth II 50 Years of the Union of South Africa Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

EENDRAG MAAK MAG UNITY IS STRENGTH 1910 HM 1960

Reverse:

SUID-AFRIKA · 1960 · SOUTH AFRICA K G 5s

5 Shillings - Elizabeth II 50 Years of the Union of South Africa Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.500)

Size

5 Shillings - Elizabeth II 50 Years of the Union of South Africa sizes
  • Weight:28.28 g
  • Diameter:38.61 mm
  • Thickness:3.21 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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