Rhodesia – 1966 – 1 year of independence – 3 coins gold proof set – NGC grading and org. case

Rhodesia – 1966 – 1 year of independence – 3 coins gold proof set – NGC grading and org. case

On the anniversary of Rhodesia’s Declaration of Independence, November 11, 1966, the Reserve Bank of Rhodesia released special gold coins. This collection includes coins in denominations of 5 pounds, 1 pound and 10 shillings.

The special thing about these editions is the very high grading of the individual editions with PF66, PF68 and PF68 Cameo by the NGC.

Manufactured in the renowned South African Mint in Pretoria, these coins are characterized by an impressive fineness of 916,666 thousandths and are manufactured in the high-quality “Proof” minting method. Another notable detail is the milled edge of each coin.

Design:

Obverse : The obverse features a portrait of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, looking to the right, adorned with a magnificent tiara. The portrait is surrounded by the inscription “Elizabeth the Second”.

Back:

• The £5 coin features the impressive coat of arms of Rhodesia.
• The £1 piece features an imposing lion with a tusk – a symbol taken from the coat of arms of the former British South Africa Company.
• The 10 shilling coin features an image of the sable antelope (Hippotragus niger).

Other specifications :

Publisher : Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe

Mint : SA Mint in Pretoria, South Africa

Year of publication : 1966

Values : 5 pounds, 1 pound and 10 shillings

Material : gold

Purity level : .916

Embossing technique : Proof

Weight information:

• The £5 coin weighs 39.94g.
• The 1 pound piece weighs 7,988 g.
• The 10 shilling coin weighs 3.99 g.

Special feature: NGC Gradings PF66, PF68 and PF68 Cameo. The original case is part of the set.