1947SOUTH AFRICA PROOF CROWN

1947 South Africa Proof Crown – King George VI

• Price: £75
  Condition: ProofHistorical Background

  Struck in 1947 to commemorate the Royal Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to South Africa, this crown (five shillings) is one of the most significant issues of the Union period. With a limited proof mintage, it remains a cornerstone of South African numismatics and a prized addition to any Commonwealth collection.

  Specifications

  • Metal: 80% silver, 20% copper
  • Weight: 28.28 g
  • Diameter: 38.8 mm
  • Alignment: Medal (↑↑)
  • Mintage: 5,600 proofs
  • Catalogue Reference: KM# 31

  Design Details

  • Obverse: Portrait of King George VI facing left, engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget.
  • Reverse: Springbok running right, designed by Coert Laurens Steynberg, with bilingual legend “South Africa / Suid‑Afrika.”

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