Cuba, Souvenir Peso 1985 Sterling Silver Proof

The Commonwealth Mint in Birmingham struck the 1985 Cuban Souvenir Peso, much better strikes than the Tower Mint did. They are beautiful proof pieces each in a protective capsule. They struck them in silver plated Proof and gold plated Proof, something the Tower Mint never did. The mintage was just 1,000 in silver plated and 1,000 in gold plated. No more will ever be made, the dies are being given to a museum. The coin on offer here is the 1985 Commonwealth Mint Souvenir Peso Gold Plated Previous issues have increased in value due to collector demand, we do not sell anything as an investment, just reporting the facts.

The Commonwealth Mint in Birmingham struck the 1985 Cuban Souvenir Peso, much better strikes than the Tower Mint did. They are beautiful proof pieces each in a protective capsule. They struck them in silver plated Proof and gold plated Proof, something the Tower Mint never did. The mintage was just 1,000 in silver plated and 1,000 in gold plated. No more will ever be made, the dies are being given to a museum. The coin on offer here is the 1985 Commonwealth Mint Cuban Souvenir Peso Silver Plated. Previous issues have increased in value due to collector demand, we do not sell anything as an investment, just reporting the facts.

Because of World War II the only Silver Crown issued for King George VI in this country was his Coronation issue of 1937. But South Africa issued Silver crowns for this monarch from 1947 until he died in 1952. This is the last George VI Silver Crown ever to be issued. This 1952 South African Silver Crown is also very special, as it is South Africa’s first-ever commemorative coin. It was issued for the 300th Anniversary of the founding of Cape Town. On the reverse is a wonderful old sailing ship and the dates 1652-1952. Struck in 500 fine Silver, the examples that we have on offer are in Choice Brilliant Uncirculated condition, which is about as fine a quality as you can get. A friend in South Africa says that there are no crowns available there, so perhaps our offer is even just a little bit better.