Two and Half Shillings, South Africa, 1956, Silver

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:
ELIZABETH II REGINA

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