Bidspirit auction | South Africa – 5 Silver

South Africa – 5 Silver Coins, 20 Cents (1961–1963), 5 Shillings (1951) - Four 20-cent coins: 1961, 1962 and two dated 1963. One side features Jan van Riebeeck’s portrait and the motto “Unity Is Strength” in English and Afrikaans; the other bears the South African coat of arms, denomination and date. .500 silver, standard weight 11.3 g per coin, diameter 28.7 mm. One 5-shilling coin dated 1951, featuring King George VI’s portrait on one side and a springbok, country name, denomination and date on the other. .800 silver, standard weight 28.28 g, diameter 38.8 mm. Signs of circulation, surface scratches and varying toning. Please view the photographs for your own grading assessment.