{"id":117463,"date":"2023-10-13T10:04:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T08:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rarecoinv4.wpengine.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=117463"},"modified":"2026-06-16T16:01:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T14:01:19","slug":"rhodesia-1966-3-coins-1-year-independence-gold-proof-set-incl-box-and-coa","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/buy-precious-metal-coins\/rhodesia-1966-3-coins-1-year-independence-gold-proof-set-incl-box-and-coa\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhodesia &#8211; 1966 &#8211; 1 year of independence &#8211; 3 coins gold proof set &#8211; incl. Box and COA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Overview:<\/p>\n<p>On the anniversary of Rhodesia&#8217;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. <\/p>\n<p>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 &#8220;Proof&#8221; minting method. Another notable detail is the milled edge of each coin. <\/p>\n<p>Design:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Obverse<\/strong> : 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 \u201cElizabeth the Second\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Back<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The \u00a35 coin features the impressive coat of arms of Rhodesia.<\/li>\n<li>The \u00a31 piece features an imposing lion with a tusk &#8211; a symbol taken from the coat of arms of the former British South Africa Company.<\/li>\n<li>The 10 shilling coin features an image of the sable antelope (Hippotragus niger).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Other specifications<\/strong> :<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Publisher<\/strong> : Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mint<\/strong> : SA Mint in Pretoria, South Africa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Year of publication<\/strong> : 1966 <strong>Values<\/strong> : 5 pounds, 1 pound and 10 shillings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material<\/strong> : gold<\/p>\n<p><strong>Purity level<\/strong> : .916<\/p>\n<p><strong>Embossing technique<\/strong> : Proof<\/p>\n<p>Weight information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The \u00a35 coin weighs 39.94g.<\/li>\n<li>The 1 pound piece weighs 7,988 g.<\/li>\n<li>The 10 shilling coin weighs 3.99 g.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For illustrative purposes in our online shop, we use gift items (e.g., coin holders) and other accessories when photographing our coins. These are not included in the purchase price unless expressly stated. <\/p>\n<p>Finally, do you have a specific question about this gold coin or one of our many other coins? Please feel free to send us a message using our <a href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a> . Our experts will be sure to get back to you!  <\/p>\n<p>By the way, do you already know our Instagram account? Feel free to follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rarecoin.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> and let the Rare Coin team keep you updated accordingly. <\/p>\n<h2>More gold coins from Rhodesia:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-product-id=\"117402\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/de\/edelmetall-muenzen-kaufen\/rhodesien-1966-3-muenzen-gold-proof-set-1-jahr-unabhaengigkeit-box-coa\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/rhodesia-1966-gold-proof-set-coa_1-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/rhodesia-1966-gold-proof-set-coa_1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/rhodesia-1966-gold-proof-set-coa_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/rhodesia-1966-gold-proof-set-coa_1-230x230.jpg 230w, https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/rhodesia-1966-gold-proof-set-coa_1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/rhodesia-1966-gold-proof-set-coa_1-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/rhodesia-1966-gold-proof-set-coa_1-100x100.jpg 100w\" alt=\"Rhodesia 1966 Gold Proof Set COA\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/a><br \/>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/de\/edelmetall-muenzen-kaufen\/rhodesien-1966-3-muenzen-gold-proof-set-1-jahr-unabhaengigkeit-box-coa\/\">Rhodesia \u2013 1966 \u2013 Proof Quality Gold Coin Set \u2013 1 Year of Independence, including presentation box and certificate of authenticity<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><bdi>\u20ac5,300.00<\/bdi><br \/>\n plus <a href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/payment-and-shipping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shipping<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-line-product\"><small>VAT exempt according to \u00a725c UStG <\/small><\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-line-product\"><small>Sale without right of withdrawal (according to clause 6 of the terms and conditions)<\/small><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/de\/edelmetall-muenzen-kaufen\/rhodesien-1966-3-muenzen-gold-proof-set-1-jahr-unabhaengigkeit-box-coa\/\" data-quantity=\"1\">Discover now<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview: On the anniversary of Rhodesia&#8217;s Declaration of Independence, November 11, 1966, the Reserve Bank of Rhodesia released special gold coins. 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