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2 Shillings, South Africa, 1960

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 2 shilling coin
South Africa, 1960
Obverse Image: Head of Elizabeth II facing right.
Obverse Text: ELIZABETH II REGINA
Reverse Image: Shield.
Reverse Text: SUID-AFRIKA / 1960 / SOUTH AFRICA / 2 S. / KG
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
head of government
Elizabeth II Queen of Great Britain and Ireland
Date made
1960
Credit Line
The Chase Manhattan Bank
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: .2 cm x 2.86 cm; 3/32 in x 1 1/8 in
Object Name
coin
Coin, 2 Shillings
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