You are asking about a 1 penny coin from South Africa (KM#25). The coin is made of bronze, measures 30.8mm in diameter, and weighs 9.600 grams. The obverse (front) bears and image of King George the Sixth and the words "GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR" (Latin for "George the Sixth, King and Emperor"). The reverse (back) has an image of the sailing ship Dromedaris in full sail, with the date "1945" above, the denomination "1 D" (for "One Penny") below, "SOUTH Africa" to the left and "SUID-AFRIKA" (Afrikaans for "South Africa") to the right. 4,810,000 were produced for circulation in 1956, and another 150 in Proof for collectors.
According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, an example is worth US$0.25 in Fine condition, US$0.75 in Very Fine condition, US$2.50 in Extremely Fine condition, US$7.00 in Uncirculated condition, and US$45.00 in Proof.
You are asking about a Two Shilling coin from South Africa (KM#50). The coin is 28.3mm in diameter, weighs 11.31 grams, and is 50% silver, giving it an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.1818 troy ounces. The front bears an image of Queen Elizabeth the Second and the words "ELIZABETH II REGINA" (Latin for "Elizabeth the Second, Queen"). The back has a shield with the date above, the words "SOUTH AFRICA" to the right, "SUID-AFRIKA" (Afrikaans for "South Africa") to the left, and "2s" (for "Two Shillings" below. 5,866,000 were produced in 1954, the largest annual mintage (by quite a margin) during Elizabeth's reign, and another 3,150 were produced in Proof for collectors. With silver at US$21.70 per troy ounce (as of October 1, 2010), the "melt value" of the coin is about $3.94. According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, the coin is valued at bullion value in circulated condition, US$7 in Uncirculated condition, and US$6.50 in Proof.
The value of a 1954 South African Elizabeth Regina 2 Shilling coin can vary based on its condition and demand among collectors. Generally, it may range from a few dollars to around $20 or more for coins in excellent condition. For a precise valuation, it's advisable to consult a coin dealer or reference a current price guide specific to South African coins.
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Daniel F Malan was President of South Africa from 1948 to 1954. He opposed South African participation in WW2 and was one of the primary planners of Apartheid.
Ray Phiri was born in 1954, in Nelspruit, South Africa.
Heinrich Dahms was born on October 18, 1954, in South Africa.
John Matshikiza was born on November 26, 1954, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Sally Farmiloe was born on July 14, 1954, in Capetown, South Africa.
he attended pretoria bantu normal college and graduated in 1954 from the university of south Africa mastering theology in south Africa and began teaching to those in Africa about theology.
It depends on the denomination and condition of the coin. "Elizabeth II Regina" means "Elizabeth the Second, Queen", and "South Africa Suid-Afrika" is simply the name of the country, first in English and then in Afrikaans. All coins issued in South Africa in 1957 had both phrases ("Elizabeth II Regina" and "South Africa Suid-Afrika") on them.
Jonathan Rands was born in 1954, in South Africa.
Man Against Crime - 1949 The Plugged Shilling - 5.26 was released on: USA: 4 May 1954