Rhodesia – 1966 – 3 Coins Gold Proof Set – 1 Year Independence
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Description
On November 11, 1966, the Reserve Bank of Rhodesia issued gold coins with denominations of 5 pounds, 1 pound, and 10 shillings to mark the first anniversary of Rhodesia’s declaration of independence.
These coins, produced by the South African Mint in Pretoria, have a fineness of 916.666 thousandths and were produced in the minting quality Proof. The edges of the coins are milled.
Front
A portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II looking to the right and wearing a tiara. Around the portrait is the inscription “Elizabeth the Second”.
Back
5 pound piece: The coat of arms of Rhodesia
1 pound piece: a lion with tusk, which was part of the coat of arms of the former British South Africa Company
10 shilling piece: one sable antelope (Hippotragus niger)
The details
Issuer: Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
Mint: SA Mint, Pretoria, South Africa
Year of issue: 1966
Value: 5 pounds, 1 pound, 10 shillings
Composition: Gold
Fineness: .916
Embossing Quality: Proof
Weight:
Five pounds: 39.94 g
One pound: 7.988 g
Ten shilling: 3,99g
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