2 Shillings - George VI (1937 - 1947)
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Arbor
2
Features
| Denomination | 2 Shillings |
| Catalog Number | KM# 29 |
| Weight (g) | 11.31 |
| Diameter (mm) | 28.52 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.32 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.800) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 24.09 |
| 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
· 2 SHILLINGS ·
SOUTH · AFRICA SUID · AFRIKA
· 2 SHILLINGS ·
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 1,495,000 | Common | |
| 1937 | 116 | Proof | Rare |
| 1938 | 214,000 | Not Common | |
| 1938 | 44 | Proof | Rare |
| 1939 | 279,000 | Not Common | |
| 1939 | 30 | Proof | Very Rare |
| 1940 | 2,600,000 | Common | |
| 1941 | 1,764,000 | Common | |
| 1942 | 2,847,000 | Common | |
| 1943 | 3,125,000 | Common | |
| 1943 | 104 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1944 | 225,000 | Not Common | |
| 1945 | 473,000 | Not Common | |
| 1945 | 150 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1946 | 14,000 | Not Common | |
| 1946 | 150 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1947 | 2,892 | Not Common | |
| 1947 | 2,600 | Proof | Not Common |