South Africa Silver Coin Melt Value
Silver coin values below are based on live silver prices. Silver coins were in regular circulation in South Africa. The values below represent the intrinsic value of silver coins from South Africa. Silver coins from South Africa that are in uncirculated condition, or that may be rare and collectible may also have numismatic value. You can use this table as a guide when buying and selling circulated or junk silver coins from South Africa. The melt values are calculated and displayed in USD based on the current silver spot price of $26.92 per troy ounce.
| Denomination / Currency | Years Minted | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Pence | 1923- 1950 | .800 | 1.41 | 1.13 | .0363 | $0.98 |
| 3 Pence | 1951- 1960 | .500 | 1.41 | 0.71 | .0227 | $0.61 |
| 6 Pence | 1923- 1950 | .800 | 2.83 | 2.26 | .0728 | $1.96 |
| 6 Pence | 1951- 1960 | .500 | 2.83 | 1.42 | .0455 | $1.22 |
| 1 Shilling | 1923- 1950 | .800 | 5.66 | 4.53 | .1456 | $3.92 |
| 1 Shilling | 1951- 1960 | .500 | 5.66 | 2.83 | .0908 | $2.44 |
| 2 Shillings | 1923- 1950 | .800 | 11.31 | 9.05 | .2909 | $7.83 |
| 2 Shillings | 1951- 1960 | .500 | 11.31 | 5.66 | .1818 | $4.89 |
| 2 1/2 Shillings | 1923- 1950 | .800 | 14.14 | 11.31 | .3637 | $9.79 |
| 2 1/2 Shillings | 1951- 1960 | .500 | 14.14 | 7.07 | .2273 | $6.12 |
| 5 Shillings | 1947- 1950 | .800 | 28.28 | 22.62 | .7274 | $19.58 |
| 5 Shillings | 1951- 1960 | .500 | 28.28 | 14.14 | .4546 | $12.24 |
| 2 1/2 Cents | 1961- 1964 | .500 | 1.41 | 0.71 | .0227 | $0.61 |
| 5 Cents | 1961- 1964 | .500 | 2.83 | 1.42 | .0455 | $1.22 |
| 10 Cents | 1961- 1964 | .500 | 5.66 | 2.83 | .091 | $2.45 |
| 20 Cents | 1961- 1964 | .500 | 11.31 | 5.66 | .1818 | $4.89 |
| 50 Cents | 1961- 1964 | .500 | 28.28 | 14.14 | .4546 | $12.24 |
| 1 Rand | 1965- 1968 | .800 | 15 | 12.00 | .3858 | $10.39 |
South Africa Silver Coinage
From 1923 until 1950 silver coins in South African circulated in various denominations based on the British pound.
The common coins in circulation were denominations from the threepence to the half-crown and crown. The half-crown and crown were designated commonly as 2.5 shillings and 5 shillings. These coins were minted of .800 fine silver.
From 1951 until 1960 they were produced from .500 fine silver.
In 1961 South Africa gained it's independence from Britain and began issuing it's own currency. From 1961 until 1964 silver Rand coins in denominations from two and a half cents up to 50 cents were minted in .500 fine silver.
From 1965 to 1990 limited edition 1 Rand coins were minted from .800 fine silver. These were proof and special edition coins that were never intended for cirulation.
South African junk silver coins are fairfly common and easy to find in the United States and throughout Europe.
