Most Wanted Old South African Coins for Cash

Discover which old South African coins collectors and dealers pay top money for. From Union sovereigns to rare decimal coins, find out what your collection might be worth.

Quick Value Overview

R300,000+
1923 Union Sovereign

Holy grail of SA collecting

R45,000+
1941 Silver Threepence

Wartime rarity

R25,000+
1931 Halfcrown

Depression era silver

Top 6 Most Wanted Old South African Coins

1923 South African Union Sovereign

Period
1910-1960
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Value Range
R150,000 - R300,000+
Top Condition
R300,000+

Only 655 minted, considered the holy grail of SA coin collecting

Key Features

  • George V head
  • Only year of sovereign minting
  • 22-carat gold

Value by Condition

Poor: R80,000
Good: R150,000
Very Fine: R200,000
Uncirculated: R300,000+

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Current Market Trends

Precious Metal Coins

Strong Demand

Gold and silver content provides intrinsic value

Outlook:

Stable to increasing

Recommendation:

Hold or sell during precious metal highs

Historical Significance

Growing Interest

Union period coins represent important SA history

Outlook:

Increasing collector base

Recommendation:

Long-term appreciation potential

Condition Premium

Critical Factor

Uncirculated coins command significant premiums

Outlook:

Widening gap between conditions

Recommendation:

Preserve condition at all costs

Error Coins

Niche Market

Unique minting errors create scarcity

Outlook:

Specialist collector interest

Recommendation:

Research thoroughly before selling

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