Rhodesia – 1966 – 1 year of independence – 3 coins gold proof set – incl. Box and COA

Overview:

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.

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.

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  Rhodesia – 1966 – Proof Quality Gold Coin Set – 1 Year of Independence, including presentation box and certificate of authenticity

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