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Gold plated ingots with a mythical creature on one side and the country of issue, denomination and date on the other side.

Gold plated ingots with a mythical creature on one side and the country of issue, denomination and date on the other side.

We are offering one of the most popular of the ‘Mythical Creatures’ series. A Gold plated ingot with one of the great figures from the world of mythical creatures, the Dragon,on one side in full colour and the country Somali Republic, denomination 25 Shillings and the date 2013 on the other side. Get one now running low as we are running low. They are rather interesting. Don’t miss out.

Puma $1.00 animal shaped coin issues by Somalia. The animal is in full colour and the coin is silver plated.

Wolf $1.00 Animal Shaped issued by Somalia. The animal is in full colour and the coin is silver plated.

Although Somaliland is officially considered part of Somalia, this breakaway republic has issued its own coinage since 1994. In 2006 the authorities brought out a series of circulating 10 shilling coins with the 12 signs of the Zodiac on the reverse side. Struck in stainless steel, all the coins are in Uncirculated condition.

In 1961 South Africa reformed its currency, abandoning the old pound for the decimal rand. Before that the pound followed the same system as in the UK, with 20 shillings to the pound and 12 pence to the shilling. Here we can offer you a selection of the last shillings struck between 1953 and 1960 with the young laureate head of Elizabeth II. These Uncirculated coins are .500 silver.

Just into stock is this 2024 Brilliant Uncirculated 1oz silver Krugerrand from the South African Mint. 2017 saw the fiftieth anniversary of the gold Krugerrand and the South African Mint issued a commemorative limited edition proof 1oz Silver Krugerrand. Due to the popularity of this release, they have continued to strike these 1oz Krugerrands with the same design as the 2017 issue but without the commemorative logo. Many of our collectors have enjoyed adding this new series to their collection.

In 1952 King George VI died. The last ever British Silver Threepence was issued in his name up to 1944. But in South Africa they issued a Silver Threepence for circulation in 1952 and that is the coin we have on offer today. You have the bare head portrait of the King on one side and a plant and sticks of wood on the other. We have this last ever George VI Silver Threepence in two different grades, Extremely Fine and Uncirculated. An interesting memento and if you have one of our George VI sets, even more interesting.

In 1952 King George VI died. The last ever British Silver Threepence was issued in his name up to 1944. But in South Africa they issued a Silver Threepence for circulation in 1952 and that is the coin we have on offer today. You have the bare head portrait of the King on one side and a plant and sticks of wood on the other. An interesting memento and if you have one of our George VI sets, even more interesting.

Because of the pandemic, mints all over the world had to reduce production and thus the number of coins they issued. The first coins to be cut were the silver bullion coins and South Africa was no exception. At one point dealers wanted £45 each for a 2020 South Africa silver Kruger plus VAT from us! We did what any smart company would do, we said NO. We would wait till the price became more realistic. Now it has! These Brilliant Uncirculated coins which contain one ounce of pure silver, could well end up being the key date of the series. We have them at what we think is a fair price and a warning they could well turn out to be a key date. Supplies are very limited.

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.

We have just had in our supply of the NEW 2019 South Africa Silver Krugerrand. It now appears that they are going to make them every year, which is great for collectors. Another series to collect, beautiful quality and reasonable prices, what more can you ask for? Each piece contains one ounce of pure Silver and is in Choice Brilliant Uncirculated condition. If you bought last year’s issue, then you will want to add this one to your collection too. Best to get in at the beginning, when prices are cheapest. The longer a series goes on, the more difficult the earlier issues are to get.

When Nelson Mandela was finally released from prison after many years of hard labor, he shocked the world. He came out in a suit and didn’t hate those who put him inside. Rather he realised that he could help his country go forward and regain its place in the world. He was a hero and loved and admired by not only his own countrymen but by people all over the world. The South African Government made both a coin and a banknote with his portrait on them. A friend in South Africa made up a handsome folder with both the coin and the banknote, which we are now proud to be able to offer. Supplies are running out and we don’t know where or when we will be able to get any more. A true gentleman, someone who put his country before himself and someone we admire. Add the set to your collection today.

We don’t know who is making this year’s One Ounce Krugerrand but they have done the best looking coin that we have seen. The surfaces, both obverse and reverse, are flawless. We am sure that if it were slabbed it would get a very high grade. You have Paul Kruger on one side and a Spring Bok on the other side. Many mints are having problems producing their one ounce silvers, but South Africa is having no such problem. A splendid coin. You have to own one to believe how splendid a coin it is!

Before South Africa became known as South Africa it was known as it ZAR or Zud African Republic under the Boer rule. They issued their own silver coins with a portrait of Paul Kruger, who the current gold coins are still named after. They are struck in Sterling Silver and were issued from 1892 to 1897. Here we offer the Florin, they are struck in Sterling Silver and are a from a country that no longer exists, at least with that name. All coins are in selected circulated condition and we will send you the best set that we have in stock when we receive your order.

Before South Africa became known as South Africa it was known as it ZAR or Zud African Republic under the Boer rule. They issued their own silver coins with a portrait of Paul Kruger, who the current gold coins are still named after. They are struck in Sterling Silver and were issued from 1892 to 1897. Here we offer the Halfcrown, they are struck in Sterling Silver and are a from a country that no longer exists, at least with that name. All coins are in selected circulated condition and we will send you the best set that we have in stock when we receive your order.

Before South Africa became known as South Africa it was known as it ZAR or Zud African Republic under the Boer rule. They issued their own silver coins with a portrait of Paul Kruger, who the current gold coins are still named after. They are struck in Sterling Silver and were issued from 1892 to 1897. Here we offer the Shilling, they are struck in Sterling Silver and are a from a country that no longer exists, at least with that name. All coins are in selected circulated condition and we will send you the best set that we have in stock when we receive your order.

Before South Africa became known as South Africa it was known as it ZAR or Zud African Republic under the Boer rule. They issued their own silver coins with a portrait of Paul Kruger, who the current gold coins are still named after. They are struck in Sterling Silver and were issued from 1892 to 1897. Here we offer the Sixpence, they are struck in Sterling Silver and are a from a country that no longer exists, at least with that name. All coins are in selected circulated condition and we will send you the best set that we have in stock when we receive your order.

Large-sized 500 Won coin issued for the 1978 World Shooting Championships.

1940 Southern Rhodesia Penny in Fine.

1947 Southern Rhodesia Threepence in Fine.

Between 1936-1938 Spain was involved in a Civil War. Some of the opposing factions struck their own coins. This One Peseta actually struck by the Spanish Republic and thus is ‘more legitimate’. The One Peseta coin was dated 1937 and only struck for one year in brass. Two unusual coins in Very Fine and well worth adding to your collection. Supplies are very limited and I think they are very interesting.

Coins of Spain issued during the Civil War are known as Republic issues 1931-1939. We have come across a wonderful group of Brilliant Uncirculated 25 Centimos of 1938. These Spanish coins were only struck for one year and issued with a hole in the centre to distinguish it from the higher denomination. Chain links on one side and the value on the other side. The current catalogue value is $25.00 in mint state 63 condition and these coins are that grade or higher. They are real Brilliant Uncirculated coins and over 80 years old.

Perhaps the man who made the Spanish Civil War famous in the West was Ernest Hemingway. He not only took part in the conflict, but also wrote about it and it was that writing that brought it to our attention. Today Spain is almost on the brink of another Civil War with parts of the country trying to split off and gain independence. This 25 Centavo was issued in 1937, it has a group of arrows tied in a bow on one side and arms of Spain on the other side. Today this coin is 84 years old and in a very high grade. I have graded them Good Extremely Fine , but some dealers would call them uncirculated. I prefer to grade the coin properly so you are happy when it arrives. Another interesting point, is that the coin has a hole in the middle and was actually struck in Vienna! High quality and low prices make an interesting coin even more interesting…