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2 Shillings - George VI 2S
| Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) | 11.31 g | 28.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1951-1952 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (⅒) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Ornate quartered shield dividing date, legend around, denomination and engraver's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA·1952·SOUTH AFRICA
K G
2S
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1951-1952 South African 2 Shillings coin is that it was the last silver coin to be issued by the South African Reserve Bank before the country transitioned to decimalization and introduced the Rand currency in 1961.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 15500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Shillings - George VI (2S) 1951-1952 coin.
