Elegance redefined: The Queen Elizabeth II Twin Set from 1960.<\/p>\n
Esteemed collectors and connoisseurs, it is our honor to present to you a masterpiece from the annals of numismatic history \u2013 the Queen Elizabeth II Twin Set of 1960. Immerse yourself in the splendor of this royal collection featuring the 1 pound and 10 shilling gold coins, each embodying the grace of the young Queen Elizabeth II. <\/p>\n
The twin set was only released 450 times in the typical blue case.<\/p>\n
Many of these gold coins were melted down over time, making the remaining ones particularly interesting for collectors.<\/p>\n
Specifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1-pound coin:<\/strong><\/p>\n Obverse: A youthful laurel portrait of Queen Elizabeth II adorns the front of the coin, surrounded by the dignified inscription \u201cELIZABETH II REGINA\u201d and \u201cMG\u201d. \u00bd pound coin (10 shillings coin):<\/strong><\/p>\n Obverse: A refined laurel portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, elegantly depicted on the front of the coin, surrounded by the distinguished inscription \u201cELIZABETH II REGINA\u201d and \u201cMG\u201d. More details:<\/strong><\/p>\n Issuer: South Africa Why this excellent twin set?<\/p>\n Unparalleled artistry: Admire the elegance of a young Queen Elizabeth II, beautifully immortalized on these coins, demonstrating the mastery of numismatic artistry.<\/p>\n Prestigious coin origin: These coins were minted at the renowned Pretoria Mint (South African Mint) and bear the mark of historical significance and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n Limited Edition: Secure your place among esteemed collectors \u2013 this twin set is a limited edition, guaranteeing exclusivity and rarity.<\/p>\n Acquire your outstanding collection now!<\/p>\n Treat yourself to the refined beauty of the 1960 Queen Elizabeth II Twin Set. Seize this rare opportunity to add a touch of royal charm to your collection. Act quickly to secure these exceptional coins, housed in their original blue South African Mint case. Elevate your collection to an unprecedented level! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" South Africa – 1960 – Pound Twin Proof Set – 1 Pound and 1\/2 Pound (10 Shillings) – Includes original blue SA Mint case Elegance redefined: The Queen Elizabeth II Twin Set from 1960. Esteemed collectors and connoisseurs, it is our honor to present to you a masterpiece from the annals of numismatic history \u2013…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":137227,"template":"","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1338],"product_tag":[1946,2015,9557,1341,12083,1396],"class_list":["post-137240","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-gold","product_tag-1960-en","product_tag-africa","product_tag-collector","product_tag-gold-en","product_tag-pounds","product_tag-south-africa","pa_ausgabejahr-1960-en","pa_ausgabeland-south-africa-en","pa_thema-ngc-en","first","outofstock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple","entry","content-bg","loop-entry"],"taxonomy_info":{"product_cat":[{"value":1338,"label":"Gold"}],"product_tag":[{"value":1946,"label":"1960"},{"value":2015,"label":"Africa"},{"value":9557,"label":"Collector"},{"value":1341,"label":"Gold"},{"value":12083,"label":"pounds"},{"value":1396,"label":"South Africa"}],"pa_ausgabejahr":[{"value":1940,"label":"1960"}],"pa_ausgabeland":[{"value":1398,"label":"South Africa"}],"pa_thema":[{"value":1337,"label":"NGC"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/suedafrika-1960-queen-elizabeth-ii-pound-half-pound-twin-set-proof-gold_1-768x1024.jpg",768,1024,true],"author_info":[],"comment_info":"","permalink_manager":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/137240","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/137227"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=137240"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=137240"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=137240"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=137240"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n Reverse: The majestic springbok, positioned below the date, is adorned with the inscription “SUID-AFRIKA \u2013 1960 \u2013 SOUTH AFRICA” and “CLS”. The face value is tastefully engraved as \u00a31. <\/p>\n
\n Reverse: The iconic springbok below the date is accompanied by the inscription “SUID-AFRIKA \u2013 1960 \u2013 SOUTH AFRICA” and “CLS”. The face value is discreetly marked \u00a3\u00bd. <\/p>\n
\n Mint: Pretoria Mint (South African Mint)
\n Year: 1960
\n Material: Gold (fineness: 0.917)
\n Weight: 1 lb \u2013 7.99 g | \u00bd lb \/ 10 shillings \u2013 3.99 g
\n Diameter: 1 pound \u2013 22 mm | \u00bd pound\/ 10 shillings \u2013 19.5 mm
\n Thickness: 1 lb \u2013 1.55 mm | \u00bd lb \u2013 1.06 mm
\n Edition: 450
\n Special features: Original Blue SA Mint Case<\/p>\n