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2 Shillings - George VI
| Copper-nickel | 11.31 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1952 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (⅒) |
| Currency | Pound (1932-1955) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 June 1965 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#7938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Sable Antelope (Hippotragus niger - Bovidae)facing left, denomination below, name towards top
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
1951
KG
·TWO SHILLINGS·
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Shillings - George VI 1948-1952 coin from Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of King George VI, who ruled from 1936 until his death in 1952. During this time, Southern Rhodesia, which is now known as Zimbabwe, was still a colony of the British Empire. The coin's mintage period, 1948-1952, saw significant political and social changes in the region, including the rise of nationalist movements and the eventual transition to independence in 1955. Despite these changes, the coin remained in circulation until 1964, when it was replaced by the Rhodesian dollar.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 2600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 1800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1948-1952 coin.
