There were no Crown coins (or 5 Shilling coins) produced by or for South Africa (the "Zuid Afrikaanische Republiek" or "ZAR") in 1897. 5 Shilling coins were produced in 1892, and 2 1/2 Shilling coins (also called "Half Crowns") were produced in (among other years) 1897.
You are asking about a 2 1/2 Shilling coin from South Africa (KM#7). The coin weighs 14.138 grams and is 92.5% silver, giving it an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.4205 troy ounces. With silver at US$18.20 per troy ounce (as of May 27, 2010), the "melt value" of this coin is about US$7.65. The obverse of the coin has a portrait of Paul Kruger and the words "ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK" (Afrikaans for "South African Republic"). The reverse has a coat of arms with the denomination and date above. 149,000 of these coins were produced in 1894. According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, an example is worth about US$10 in Very Fine condition, US$30 in Extremely Fine condition, and US$75 in Uncirculated condition. Note, however, that these prices were established when silver was rather lower in value, and so may understate value by a dollar or two.
It's about 1000 ZAR.
A New Zealand 1947 cupro-nickel Shilling (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $450 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $3 to $65 NZD. There were 2.8 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
1 usd = 7.58756 zar
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The exchange rate for the South African Rand (ZAR) to Diamonds (DIAS) is currently 1 ZAR to 0.0067 DIAS. Therefore, 1488 ZAR would be equivalent to 9.96 DIAS.
Annual: ZAR 2.600.000,00Monthly: ZAR 216.666,00Weekly: ZAR 52.000,00Daily: ZAR 10.400,00
The population of Zar-Tash is 9,004.
Khumeh Zar's population is 5,643.
Thu Zar was created in 1940.
Ka-Zar was created in 1965.
James Zar was born in 1941.