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1940 South Africa 2½ Shillings  King George VI Silver Coin  Rare Collectible 1940 South Africa 2½ Shillings  King George VI Silver Coin  Rare Collectible
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1940 South Africa 2½ Shillings – King George VI Silver Coin – Rare Collectible

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Condition
Secondhand
Location
South Africa
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Year: 1940

Country: South Africa

Denomination: 2½ Shillings (Half Crown)

Obverse: Profile of King George VI with the inscription GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR.

Reverse: South African coat of arms with SOUTH AFRICA SUID AFRIKA, the year 1940, and the denomination 2½ Shillings.

Metal Composition: 80% Silver, 20% Copper (approx. 11.31 g total weight, 9.05 g silver content).

Diameter: 28.5 mm.

Condition: Circulated (see photos for details).

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Why Collect This Coin?

A vintage pre-decimal silver coin from the Union of South Africa.

Features King George VI, adding strong historical and collectible value.

80% silver content, making it both a bullion investment and collectible.

Coins from this era are increasingly hard to find in good condition.

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Fast service and great coins. 5 star seller.
01 Aug 2025