Two and Half Shillings, South Africa, 1956, Silver
South Africa, 1956, Silver Two and Half Shillings(Halfcrown), Queen Elizabeth II(1953 to 1960)
Varieties: None Known
Coin Specifications
Country | South Africa | |
Year | 1956(1953-1960) | |
Value | 2 ½ SHILLINGS, Halfcrown, 2 and Half Shillings, Two and Half Shillings | |
Metal | Silver 0.500, Copper 0.500(Silver content 7.07gm) | |
Weight | 14.13795gm | |
Diameter | 32.30mm | |
Thickness | 2.33mm | |
Obverse Design | Mary Gillick(MG) | |
Reverse Design | Kruger Gray(KG) | |
Shape | Round | |
Demonetized | Yes | |
Obverse | Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II Lettering: | |
Reverse | Shield Lettering: 1953 to 1960 SOUTH AFRICA * 1956 * SUID-AFRIKA * 2 ½ S * | |
Edge | Reeded | |
| Mintage | Proof Mintage |
1953 | 2,519,461 | 5,000 |
1954 | 4,252,061 | 3,150 |
1955 | 3,866,347 | 2,850 |
1956 | 2,438,387 | 1,700 |
1957 | 2,137,802 | 1,130 |
1958 | 2,261,213 | 985 |
1959 | 46,893 | 950 |
1960 | 15,528 | 3,360 |