| Country: |
South Africa |
| Period: |
Union of South Africa, Elizabeth II |
| Face value: |
2.5 Shillings |
| Dates: |
From 1953 to 1960 |
| Purpose: |
Circulation |
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| Obverse: |
Laureate bust of Elizabeth II facing right |
| Legend: |
ELIZABETH II REGINA |
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| Reverse: |
Crowned shield divides date |
| Legend: |
SOUTH AFRICA SUID-AFRIKA 2 1/2 S. |
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| Edge: |
Reeded |
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| Designer(s) / Engraver(s): |
| |
Mary Gillick, George Kruger Gray |
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| Catalogue: |
KM# 51 |