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2 Shillings - George VI (Rex Imperator)
🇿🇦 South Africa · 2 Shillings - George VI (Rex Imperator) · 1923–1960
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.7 mm |
| Mintage | 473,200 Proof issues: 150 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | 80% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Thomas Humphrey Paget, George Kruger Gray |
| Reference | Hern# S258 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-ZAF-1290 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1945 South Africa 2 Shillings - George VI (Rex Imperator) coins were minted?
473,200 were struck (Proof issues: 150).
What is a 1945 South Africa 2 Shillings - George VI (Rex Imperator) made of?
0.800 Silver, weighing 11.31 g.
What is the melt value of a 1945 South Africa 2 Shillings - George VI (Rex Imperator)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1945 South Africa 2 Shillings - George VI (Rex Imperator) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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