1936 SOUTHERN RHODESIA FLORIN – GEORGE V

The 1936 Southern Rhodesia Florin is one of the most sought‑after silver coins of the George V colonial series. Struck in .925 sterling silver, it features the elegant sable antelope on the reverse — a design unique to the florin denomination — with the KG mintmark beneath the ground line.

The obverse carries the crowned portrait of King George V, with the legend GEORGE V KING EMPEROR, marking this as the final florin of his reign. All Southern Rhodesia silver of this era was produced at the South African Mint (Pretoria).

This coin is prized for its wildlife design, low mintage, and its place in the short‑lived pre‑war Rhodesian silver series.

Obverse

Crowned portrait of King George V facing left. Legend: GEORGE V KING EMPEROR

Reverse

Sable antelope standing left on ground line. Legend: SOUTHERN RHODESIA – TWO SHILLINGS Date: 1936 above. Mintmark: KG below ground line.

Historical Notes

• Final George V florin of Southern Rhodesia.
• Only silver denomination to feature the antelope reverse.
• Struck at the South African Mint (Pretoria).
• Highly collected due to wildlife design and low mintage.

Specifications

• Country: Southern Rhodesia
• Denomination: Florin (Two Shillings)
• Year: 1936
• Monarch: George V
• Mint: South African Mint (Pretoria)
• Mintmark: KG
• Metal: .925 Silver
• Weight: 11.31 g
• Diameter: 28.5 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Obverse: Crowned bust of King George V
• Reverse: Sable antelope with KG mintmark
• Mintage: 200,000
• Catalogue References:
  • KM: 5
  • SCWC: KM‑5

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