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2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S)

🇿🇦 South Africa · 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S) · 1923–1960
Regular
Weight14.14 g
Diameter32.3 mm
Mintage 2,009,731 Proof issues: 1,500
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↑ Medal
Composition50% Silver
DesignerThomas Humphrey Paget, George Kruger Gray
ReferenceHern# S303
Collector's Key World IDCKW-ZAF-1472

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1952 South Africa 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S) coins were minted?
2,009,731 were struck (Proof issues: 1,500).
What is a 1952 South Africa 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S) made of?
0.500 Silver, weighing 14.14 g.
What is the melt value of a 1952 South Africa 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S)?
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 1952 South Africa 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.