South Africa Crown 1952 Uncirculated Special

The UK only issued two crowns for King George VI, a silver one in 1937 for his Coronation and the other 1951 in Cupro-nickel for the Festival of Britain. But South Africa issued silver crowns for King George VI from 1947 right up to 1952, the year he died. The 1952 crown is interesting as it is their first commemorative, it commemorated the 300th anniversary of the founding of Cape Town. It is the last George VI crown and the last silver George VI crown. Our contacts in Johannesburg tell us that they are very difficult to find in South Africa these days as most have been melted for their silver value. More importantly the crowns we have are now 74 years old but in Uncirculated condition.