1948–1950 South Africa 5 Shillings Springbok VF-XF

The Largest South African Silver Coins

These 5 Shillings coins from South Africa are remarkable not only for their large size—they’re heavier and larger than United States Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars—but also for the familiar design of a springbok that will have you wondering if they’re really silver Krugerrands (They’re not!). This design, which is nearly the exact same one used on the famous Gold Krugerrands that have been struck continuously since1967, depicts a Springbok, the country’s national animal and an antelope that’s synonymous with South Africa. If you looked at one side-by-side with a modern Silver Krugerrand, you’d be forgiven if you couldn’t readily tell them apart.

Short-Lived Crown-Sized Springbok Coins

This series of Crown-sized coins was also short-lived, issued from only 1947 to 1960 (Proof issues were released until 1964). The coins struck from 1947–1952 featured the portrait of King George VI and the coins issued from 1953–1959 display the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse of the 1960 coin celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Union of South Africa showed the Union Buildings in Pretoria. All coins used from 1947–1959 featured a reverse design of a Springbok except for the 1952 release that shows an old sailing vessel to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of Cape Town. South Africa adopted a decimal currency in 1961, replacing the Pound with the Rand.

South African Coins Of King George VI

Here you can secure a 5 Shillings of George VI struck from 1948 to 1950 (date our choice) that comes graded in Very Fine to Extremely Fine (VF–XF) condition. Measuring 38.8 mm in diameter, each was struck in 80% fine silver. Only limited quantities are available of these coins that paved the way for the Krugerrand are available, so secure yours now!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

·       LARGE SPRINGBOK COINS FROM SOUTH AFRICA – This coin is from the first series of South African coins to depict the Springbok, the country’s national animal. It is the same design that later appeared ion the famous Gold Krugerrand. The coin’s obverse shows the portrait of King George VI.

·       STRUCK IN FINE SILVER – Each 1948–1950 South Africa 5 Shillings Springbok coin was struck by the South African Mint in 28.28 grams of 80% fine silver and measures 38.8 mm in diameter.

·       LEGAL-TENDER COINS – These 1948–1950 South Africa 5 Shillings Springbok coins were legal tender in South Africa and were equal to 5 pence in the decimal currency system.

·       NICE COLLECTOR-GRADE CONDITION – Your 1948–1950 South Africa 5 Shillings Springbok will come in Very Fine to Extremely Fine (VF–XF) condition. Date our choice.

South Africa’s pre-1961 Crown-sized 5 Shillings coins sport the same springbok design featured on the Gold Krugerrand. Here’s your chance to secure a 5 Shillings of George VI struck from 1948–1950 graded in Very Fine to Extremely Fine (VF–XF) condition. Date our choice.