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💎 Description:
Stunning 1952 Union Tercentenary Proof Set issued by the South African Mint to commemorate 300 years since Jan van Riebeecks landing at the Cape.
Includes all 11 original coins housed in the official SAM blue velvet case with satin lid interior.
The two gold coins (£1 and ½£) have been spectrometer tested as 22K gold (91.67% pure) and are in excellent condition with crisp detail and soft original toning.
Silver coins contain 50% silver, while bronze coins retain natural patina.
This rare, complete set offers strong collector appeal and bullion-backed value, ideal for long-term investors and heritage collectors.
🔍 Set Contents & Composition:
£1 22K Gold (91.67%) Springbok reverse ~8g
½£ 22K Gold (91.67%) Springbok reverse ~4g
5 Shillings (Crown) Silver (50%) VOC Ship ~28g
2½ Shillings Silver (50%) Coat of Arms ~14g
2 Shillings Silver (50%) Coat of Arms ~11g
1 Shilling Silver (50%) Seated Hope ~5.6g
6 Pence Silver (50%) Protea ~2.8g
3 Pence Silver (50%) Protea ~1.4g
1 Penny (1d) Bronze VOC Ship
½ Penny (½d) Bronze VOC Ship
¼ Penny (¼d) Bronze Two Sparrows