5 Shillings - Elizabeth II 50 Years of the Union of South Africa

Commemorative issue

50 lat Unii Południowej Afryki.

Obverse

Wizerunek Union Buildings w Pretorii z legendą wokół i datami powyżej i poniżej.

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
EENDRAG MAAK MAG UNITY IS STRENGTH
1910
HM
1960

Designer: Hilda Mason

Reverse

Ozdobna ćwiartowana tarcza, legenda dookoła, data powyżej, nominał i inicjały grawera poniżej.

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA · 1960 · SOUTH AFRICA
K G
5s

Designer: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Trzcina

© Michass (CC BY-SA)

Mint

See also

• Government building
• herb

• 5 Shillings - Elizabeth II (1st portrait)

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References			Frequency
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1960			395 897				$ 34	$ 44	$ 44	$ 46	Hern# S325 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.			92%
1960			3 360								Hern# S325 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	(en) Proof		3%
1960			22 367							$ 40	Hern# S325 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	(en) Prooflike		4%

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Numista Rarity index: 13

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Bullion value: USD 30.82

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2180 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual srebro weight: 0.455 oz

Current srebro price: 67.80 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 188 Lot 2045	27 Mar 2026	1960 – Hern# S325	UNC	USD 29.97 (EUR 26.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 174 Lot 1544	15 Nov 2025	1960 – Hern# S325	UNC	USD 19.59 (EUR 17.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 158 Lot 2216	14 May 2025	1960 – Hern# S325	UNC	USD 51.86 (EUR 45.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 114 Lot 1946	24 Feb 2024	1960 – Hern# S325	UNC	USD 19.59 (EUR 17.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 106 Lot 580	27 Dec 2023	1960 – Hern# S325	UNC	USD 19.59 (EUR 17.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232334 Lot 64473	17 Aug 2023	1960 – Hern# S325	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Katz Auction 120 Lot 669	13 Apr 2024	1960 – Hern# S325	AU	USD 13.83 (EUR 12.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 March 24 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61367 Lot 24277	24 Mar 2024	Undetermined	UNC (PCGS PR67)	USD 93.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232322 Lot 61514	25 May 2023	Undetermined	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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