2 1/2 Shillings - George VI (1937 - 1947)
Features
| Denomination | 2 1/2 Shillings |
| Catalog Number | KM# 30 |
| Weight (g) | 14.14 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.12 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.800) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 8.63 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR
GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR
Reverse
Engraved by George Edward Kruger Gray
Lettering:
SOUTH · AFRICA SUID · AFRIKA
19 41
21/2 SHILLINGS
SOUTH · AFRICA SUID · AFRIKA
19 41
21/2 SHILLINGS
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 1,154,000 | Not Common | |
| 1937 | 116 | Proof | Rare |
| 1938 | 534,000 | Not Common | |
| 1938 | 44 | Proof | Rare |
| 1939 | 133,000 | Not Common | |
| 1939 | 30 | Proof | Very Rare |
| 1940 | 2,976,000 | Common | |
| 1941 | 1,988,000 | Not Common | |
| 1942 | 3,180,000 | Common | |
| 1943 | 2,098,000 | Not Common | |
| 1943 | 104 | Proof | Rare |
| 1944 | 1,360,000 | Not Common | |
| 1944 | 150 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1945 | 183,000 | Not Common | |
| 1945 | 150 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1946 | 11,000 | Not Common | |
| 1946 | 150 | Proof | Rare |
| 1947 | 3,582 | Not Common | |
| 1947 | 2,600 | Proof | Not Common |