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2 Shillings - George V
| Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) | 11.31 g | 28.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1931-1936 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (⅒) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Ornate quartered shield dividing date, legend around, denomination and engraver's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA SUID-AFRIKA
19 31
K G
2 SHILLINGS
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1931-1936 South African 2 Shillings coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in South Africa. The coin was introduced in 1931, just a few years after the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910, which united several British colonies into a single state. The coin's mintage also spanned the period of the Great Depression, which had a significant impact on the global economy, including South Africa's. Despite these challenges, the coin remained in circulation until 1936 and is still sought after by collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 62 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 24 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Shillings - George V 1931-1936 coin.
