1 Pound - Elizabeth II - 1'st Portrait (1953 - 1960)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Pound |
| Catalog Number | KM# 54 |
| Weight (g) | 8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 22 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.55 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.917) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1209.68 |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1961-03-31 |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Mary Gillick
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II REGINA
MG
ELIZABETH II REGINA
MG
Reverse
Engraved by Coert Steynberg
Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA - 1955 - SOUTH AFRICA
CLS
£1
SUID-AFRIKA - 1955 - SOUTH AFRICA
CLS
£1
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 4,000 | Hern#S349; Proof | Unknown |
| 1954 | 1,275 | Hern#S350; Proof | Unknown |
| 1955 | 900 | Hern#S351; Proof | Unknown |
| 1956 | 508 | Hern#S352; Proof | Unknown |
| 1957 | 560 | Hern#S353; Proof | Unknown |
| 1958 | 515 | Hern#S354; Proof | Unknown |
| 1959 | 630 | Hern#S355; Proof | Unknown |
| 1959 | 502 | Hern#S355; Prooflike | Unknown |
| 1960 | 1,950 | Hern#S356; Proof | Unknown |
| 1960 | 1,161 | Hern#S356; Prooflike | Unknown |