ZAR Five Shillings, 5 Shillings, Crown

Country	Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek(ZAR), South Africa
Year	1892 only
Value	Five Shillings, 5 Shillings, Crown
Metal	Silver 0.925, Copper 0.075(Silver content  - 26.155gm)
Weight	28.2759gm
Diameter	38.80mm
Thickness	3.30mm
Obverse Design	Otto Schultz (unsigned)
Reverse Design	Otto Schultz (unsigned)
Shape	Round
Demonetized	Yes
Obverse	Portrait of President Paul Kruger Lettering: ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK
Reverse	Double Shaft(DS) Lettering: 5 SHILLINGS  * 1892* EENDRAGT MAAKT MAGT
Edge	Reeded
Mintage
	Mintage	Proof Mintage
1892 DS	4,327	25
1892 SS	14,000	Non

1892 Penny ZAR info

Country	Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek(ZAR), South Africa
Year	1898 (1892-1898)
Value	1 Penny, One Penny
Metal	Bronze
Weight	9.45gm
Diameter	30.80mm
Thickness	1.98mm
Obverse Design	Otto Schultz(Unsigned)
Reverse Design	Otto Schultz(Unsigned)
Shape	Round
Demonetized	Yes
Obverse	Lettering: ZUID AFRIK. REPUBLIEK
Reverse	Lettering: 1 PENNY * 1898 *
Edge	Smooth
Mintage
	Mintage	Proof Mintage
1892	27,862	20
1893	54,781	/
1894	10,769	/
1898	262,830	/

1931 Tickey and other info of Threepence, 3 Pence, 3D, Tickey

Country	South Africa
Year	1931(1923-1936)
Value	Threepence, 3 Pence, 3D, Tickey
Metal	Silver 0.800, Copper 0.200 Silver content 1.13gm
Weight	1.41379gm
Diameter	16.30mm
Thickness	0.99mm
Engraver	Bertram Mackennel(BM) Kruger Gray(KG)
Shape	Round
Demonetized	Yes
Obverse	Portrait of Georgivs V Rex Imperator Lettering:  GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR
Reverse	1931-1936 King Protea Lettering: 1931-1936 SUID-AFRICA -1931- SUID-AFRIKA * 3D *
Edge	Smooth
	Mintage	Proof Mintage
1923	303,292	1,402
1924	501,456	None
1925	357,584	None
1925	/	1
1926	1,572,059	16
1927	2,284,964	None
1928	919,390	None
1929	1,947,895	None
1930	980,718	14
1931	128	62
1932	2,621,962	12
1933	5,135,244	20
1934	2,356,564	24
1935	1,655,382	20
1936	1,094,857	40

1965 Coin Set Introduction

A Decimal Coin System for South Africa (1961 - 1964)

1961 heralded great changes. The Republic of South Africa was proclaimed and the country ceased to be a member of the British Commonwealth. South Africa released a decimal coin system in 1961. The coins were converted to decimal equivalent. The half-pound became the new monetary unit, the Rand, and the one-shilling became 10c. A new one-cent and half cent were introduced to replace the penny and half penny. All coins were still the same size as the British coins.

From 1960 to 1962, a parliamentary committee investigated the possibility of a new coin series. The British size coins were considered too large and a new coin series was introduced in 1965. These coins were not only smaller but also contained no silver. The silver coins were replaced with pure nickel. This series ranged from 1c to 50c and was considered "a very modern series that would satisfy the demand for a long time"!

A new factor emerged in the mid seventies. High inflation forced South Africa to introduce a R1 coin. To fit the R1 into the series proved difficult. As it was to remain a white coin it would either become very large or the alloy had to be changed. A silver Rand piece was retained but a smaller nickel R1 was added to the series in 1977.

An increased demand for circulation coins forced the Government to upgrade the historical site at 103 Visagie Street in Pretoria. A new building was erected on the same site and was opened on 22nd November 1978.

1902 Veld Pond

Veld Pond

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Year: 1902

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Coin: Veld Pond

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Diameter: 22,8mm

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Mass: Approximately 8 grammes

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Edge: Milled

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Designer: P.J. Kloppers

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Metal Content: Virtually 24 carat gold

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Mintage Figure: 986

 

Obverse

Design:

ZAR in decorative script

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Inscription:

ZAR 1902

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Remarks:

This is South Africa's most unusual coin. The 'Veld Pond', as it is known, was struck at a gold mine workshop in Pilgrims Rest from hand made dies using a heavy fly press. There have been many known forgeries. These coins are also known as Siege pieces, or Money of Necessity.

 

Reverse

Design:

Een Pond, in decorative lettering

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Inscription:

EEN POND

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Remarks:

N/A

 

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A Brief History

During the Anglo-Boer war there was a shortage of coins for provisions for the Boer troops. Consequently, a Mint was established in the field/veld at Pilgrims Rest. A 29 year old former school teacher, Mr PJ Kloppers, was appointed as the Head of the Mint. A hand press was improvised and discs of 24 carat gold were manufactured. Remarkably, these coins were struck with only one pair of dies and a lathe turned by two men. These coins are classified as ‘Siege Pieces’ or ‘Money of Necessity’. Forgeries were made as early as 1903 as it was a lucrative business after the Anglo-Boer war when high prices (£8 - £10) were paid by the public for them.

1898 Sammy Marks Tickey

Sammy Marks Tickey

 

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Year: 1898

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Coin: Sammy Marks Tickey

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Diameter: 16,3mm

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Mass: 2,611 grammes

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Edge: Plain

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Designer: Otto Schultz

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Metal Content: Gold 916,67 / Copper 83,33

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Mintage Figure: 215

 

Obverse

Design:

President Kruger

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Inscription:

None

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Remarks:

This is the Sammy Marks gold tickey. It is not legal tender, but because it was struck from official dies it is regarded as part of the Z.A.R. series. No 1898 silver tickeys were struck.

 

Reverse

Design:

Laurel wreath around the date and the figure 3

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Inscription:

Z.A.R. 18398

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Remarks:

N/A

 

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A Brief History

In 1898 President Kruger allowed Samuel Marks, a mining magnate, the run of the mint for the day in appreciation of services rendered to the republic. He minted 215 tickeys in gold from the 1898 3D dies. They are not considered as legal tender but a type and did not circulate. However it is regarded as part of the ZAR series by South African numismatists. A considerable percentage of these were mounted which reduced their value significantly.
At the time, the cost of these coins was about 65¢ each. In 1961, coins in UNC state had escalated to R400 each and in 1973 they cost about R2 000-00

1874 Burgers Pond (Coarse Beard)

Burgers Pond - Coarse Beard

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Year: 1874

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Coin: Burgers Pond - Coarse Beard

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Diameter: 22mm

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Mass: 7,988 grammes

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Edge: Milled

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Designer: L.C.Wyon

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Metal Content: Gold 916,67 /Copper 83,33

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Mintage Figure: 142

 

Obverse

Design:

President Thomas F. Burgers

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Inscription:

THOMAS FRANCOIS BURGERS

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Remarks:

This coin is distinguishable from the fine beard variety by the figure 8 in the date, which seems to have been double struck.

 

Reverse

Design:

Z.A.R. Coat of Arms in oval shape, with eagle & flags

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Inscription:

ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK

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Remarks:

N/A

 

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A Brief History

In 1874 the South African government, under President Thomas Francois Burgers, decided to have coins minted to the same value as the English sovereign. Ralph Heaton & Sons of Birmingham coined 837 Ponde/Pounds using alluvial gold from the Lydenburg district. The first 695 pieces were struck with a single pair of dies, after which the obverse die broke, and the final 142 pieces were struck with a new obverse die, but with the same reverse die. The first person to notice a difference in striking was Mr. A.J. Ellis of Johannesburg in 1944. The two types are the fine beard and the coarse beard. The most important differences between the obverses of these two varieties are that the coarse beard has coarser points to the beard, and that the 8 of the date 1874 appears to have been double struck. This double struck effect is due to a flaw on the die itself.