South Africa 1954 2-1/2 shillings

from the Mountain Groan Collection

In 1960, South Africa withdrew from the British Commonwealth and in 1961 issued all new coins, dropping the bust of the queen for explorer Jan van Riebeeck. This type was issued 1953-60 and is common.

Recorded mintage: 4,249,000 plus 3,150 proofs.

Specification: 14.14 g, 0.500 fine silver, 32.3 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 51.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Hern, Brian, John Bothma and Hercie Pieterse, Hern's Handbook on South African Coins & Patterns, Ferndale, South Africa, 2013.

Link to:

• 1953 2½ shillings
• 1954 farthing
• 1954 half penny
• 1954 penny
• Ireland 1954 1/2 crown
• 1954 5 shillings
• 1954 ½ pound
• 1954 pound
• 1957 2½ shillings
• Coins and currency dated 1954