2-1/2 SHILLINGS 1892-1897, CIRCULATION ISSUE
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The "2-1/2 Shillings 1892-1897, Circulation Issue" refers to a series of silver coins from the South African Republic (Z.A.R.) featuring the portrait of Paul Kruger. These coins, a standard circulation issue, are characterized by their composition of .925 silver and copper, and were used during Kruger's presidency before the Anglo-Boer War. They are considered highly collectible, with values varying based on their condition and specific year of minting.
Key characteristics of the Z.A.R. 2-1/2 Shillings coins:
Issuer: South African Republic (Z.A.R.), pre-Union South Africa.
Dates: 1892-1897.
Material: Silver (.925) and Copper (.075).
Features: Depict the bust of President Paul Kruger on the obverse (front) and the Coat of Arms of the South African Republic on the reverse (back).
Minting: The 1892 coins were minted at the Royal Prussian Mint in Berlin, while later coins from this series were struck at the South African Republic's Mint in Pretoria.
Collector Value:
These coins are highly collectible, with their value dependent on their condition and scarcity.
Coins from 1892 can be more valuable than those from the later years of the series.
There are different types of Kruger coins, with the Disselboom (Double Shaft) coins being particularly notable.
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2-1/2 SHILLINGS 1892-1897, CIRCULATION ISSUE
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