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The South African Mint 2023 Big Five Cape Buffalo 5 Rand coin is a stunning piece composed of 0.999 silver. Featuring the iconic Cape Buffalo as part of The Big Five, this coin has a brilliant uncirculated finish. Minted in South Africa, this coin is a valuable collector’s item representing the wildlife and heritage of the country. The intricate design and high quality of this coin make it a prized addition to any coin collection.

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Offered here is a 1952 South Africa 5 Shillings, certified NGC PL 66. This large silver George VI commemorative was issued for the 300th Anniversary of the Founding of Cape Town. It is cataloged as KM#41 and features the portrait of King George VI on the obverse, with a schooner in Cape Town harbor reverse design. 1952 South Africa 5 Shillings Cape Town Founding commemorative Catalog number: KM#41 Composition. 500 silver Actual silver weight: 0.4546 oz ASW Weight: 28.28 g Diameter: 38.8 mm Prooflike mintage: 12,000 Grade: NGC PL 66 Certification number: 8480189-004. The photos show the exact coin you will receive. Please use the images to evaluate prooflike surfaces, toning, luster, strike, and overall eye appeal. I do not use stock photos.

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South Africa – under George VI – King: 11 December 1936 – 6 February 1952. 300th ANNIVERSARY of the Founding of CAPETOWN. 1952 Silver 5 Shillings 39mm (28.28 grams) 0.500 Silver 0.4517 oz. Obverse Designer: Engraver: T. GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX, His Majesty, King George VI of England, in profile facing. Table Mountain is in the background. Johan Anthoniszoon “Jan” van Riebeeck (21 April 1619 – 18 January 1677) was a Dutch navigator and colonial administrator who arrived in Cape Town in the Dutch Cape Colony at the behest of the Dutch East India Company. Jan van Riebeeck arrives in Table Bay in April 1652, painted by Charles Davidson Bell. Van Riebeeck was born in Culemborg, as the son of a surgeon. He grew up in Schiedam, where he married 19-year-old Maria de la Quellerie on 28 March 1649. She died in Malacca, now part of Malaysia, on 2 November 1664, at the age of 35. The couple had eight or nine children, most of whom did not survive infancy. Their son Abraham van Riebeeck, born at the Cape, later became Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. Joining the Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (VOC) (Dutch East India Company) in 1639, he served in a number of posts, including that of an assistant surgeon in the Batavia in the East Indies. He was head of the VOC trading post in Tonkin, Indochina. In 1643, Riebeeck travelled with Jan van Elseracq to the VOC outpost at Dejima in Japan. In 1651, he volunteered to undertake the command of the initial Dutch settlement in the future South Africa. Van Riebeeck was Commander of the Cape from 1652 to 1662; he was charged with building a fort, with improving the natural anchorage at Table Bay, planting cereals, fruit, and vegetables, and obtaining livestock from the indigenous Khoi people. In the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town, a few wild almond trees still survive. The initial fort, named Fort de Goede Hoop (‘Fort of Good Hope’) was made of mud, clay, and timber, and had four corners or bastions. This fort was replaced by the Castle of Good Hope, built between 1666 and 1679 after van Riebeeck had left the. Van Riebeeck was joined at the Cape by a fellow Culemborger Roelof de Man 1634. Roelof came as the colony bookkeeper and was later promoted to second-in-charge. Van Riebeeck reported the first comet discovered from South Africa, C/1652 Y1, which was spotted on 17 December 1652. In his time at the Cape, Van Riebeeck oversaw a sustained, systematic effort to establish an impressive range of useful plants in the novel conditions on the Cape Peninsula – in the process changing the natural environment forever. Some of these, including grapes, cereals, ground nuts, potatoes, apples, and citrus, had an important and lasting influence on the societies and economies of the region. The daily diary entries kept throughout his time at the Cape (VOC policy) provided the basis for future exploration of the natural environment and its natural resources. Careful reading of his diaries indicate that some of his knowledge was learned from the indigenous peoples inhabiting the region. He died in Batavia (now renamed Jakarta) on Java in 1677. Legacy in South Africa. Jan van Riebeeck is of cultural and historical significance to South Africa. Many of the Afrikaner population view him as the founding father of their nation. This regard was also prevalent in that his image appeared ubiquitously on stamps and the South African currency from the 1940s up until 1993 when the South African Reserve Bank changed the currency to an apolitical design of the fauna and flora of the region. The image used on the currency notes was not that of Van Riebeeck, but of Bartholomeus Vermuyden. 6 April used to be known as Van Riebeeck’s Day, and later as Founders’ Day but the holiday was abolished by the ANC government after the elections of 1994. His image no longer features on any official currency or stamps, but statues of him and his wife remain in Adderley Street, Cape Town. The coat of arms of the city of Cape Town is based on the Van Riebeeck family coat of arms. Many South African towns and villages have streets named after him. Riebeek-Kasteel is one of the oldest towns in South Africa, situated 75 km from Cape Town in the Riebeek Valley together with its sister town Riebeek West. Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck is an Afrikaans high school in Cape Town.

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Crafted with precision, the South Africa 2023 Cape Buffalo 1 oz Silver. 999 5 Rand coin is a distinguished addition to any collection. The coin, part of the limited edition’The Big Five Series’, is struck in brilliant uncirculated quality, showcasing the finest details of the iconic Cape Buffalo design. Struck from 0.999 fine silver, this coin is a testament to South African craftsmanship and is a sought-after piece for collectors and investors alike. The coin’s ungraded status leaves its natural beauty and intricate details to speak for themselves, making it a must-have for any numismatic enthusiast. There are only 20,000 minted.

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999 silver Big 5 Series II Cape Buffalo 5 Rand coin in capsule. Rhino, Leopard, Elephant and Lion are other Big 5 animals from South Africa Mint. The buffalo is depicted on both sides of the coin.

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999 silver Big 5 Series II Cape Buffalo 5 Rand coin in capsule. Rhino, Leopard, Elephant and Lion are other Big 5 animals from South Africa Mint. The buffalo is depicted on both sides of the coin.

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The product is a South Africa 1952 Proof Set consisting of 9 pieces to commemorate the Cape Town Anniversary. The set includes Shillings coin made of silver with a fineness of 0.5, and copper coins. This uncirculated coin set is sourced from South Africa. It is uncertified, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection focusing on African numismatics.

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Three 1952 George VI South Africa 5 Shillings Crown coins celebrating 300 years of the Capetown. These silver coins have a fineness of 0.5 and bear the emblem of the region of origin, Africa. Issued by South Africa, these coins are a piece of history that commemorate a significant milestone in the country’s history. Perfect for collectors interested in African coins or British colonial history, these silver shillings are a unique addition to any numismatic collection. Please look at my other listed coins!

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This coin is uncirculated and made of silver, with a denomination of 5 shillings. It was minted in South Africa in 1952 and is uncertified. The coin likely commemorates the 300th anniversary of the establishment of Cape Town by the Dutch explorer Jan van Riebeeck. A detailed description of the coin’s design and historical significance would be helpful in understanding its value and significance as a collectible item. This coin is in near perfect condition. Please look at pics and grade for yourself. Don’t miss out on this one.

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