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1966 Rhodesian Five Pound Gold Proof Coin

1966 Rhodesian Five Pound Gold Proof Coin Reverse

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1966 Rhodesian Five Pound Gold Proof Coin Reverse
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Buy a 1966 Rhodesia Gold £5

Rhodesian gold proof Five Pound coin, produced by the South African Mint. These 22-carat gold coins were commissioned as presentation pieces by the newly formed Rhodesian Reserve Bank, shortly after the white separatist minority government declared independence in November 1965. Following a 15-year guerrilla war, Rhodesia would emerge as the Republic of Zimbabwe in 1980. These Five Pound coins are part of a limited mintage of just 3,000 issued during this significant year in the history of Zimbabwe. They have the same specifications as a British Five Sovereign and a high-shine proof appearance. An appealing and unusual collectors' piece.
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Thomas Sasseen Reverse

Eminent South African medallist Thomas Sasseen designed the reverse of these coins, which feature the coat of arms of Rhodesia, the date (1966) on either side, 'RHODESIA' above and 'FIVE POUNDS' below.

Portrait Of Queen Elizabeth II

The obverse of this historic collector's coin features Arnold Machin's elegant second definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the words 'ELIZABETH THE SECOND'.

22-Carat Gold Proof Five Pound

These Rhodesian coins are struck to the same specifications as a British Five Sovereign in 39.94 grams of solid 22-carat gold. The proof finish produces mirrored surfaces and a high level of detail.

Made By The South African Mint

Rhodesian gold Five Pounds were produced at the South African Mint on behalf of the Reserve Bank of Rhodesia for use as presentation pieces. Decades later, they remain highly collectable for their history and gold content.

1966 Rhodesian Proof Sets

In total, some 3,000 of these historic coins were struck in 1966. 2,000 were included in three-coin proof sets alongside a £1 coin and a 10 Shilling piece. The remainder were sold in an individual presentation.