Coin and Paper Money Collecting/South Africa Coin

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Expert: - 3/29/2010


Question
I have a coin that says Georgivs VI Rex Imperator and the bust of King George vi facing to the left. On the obverse side the is South Africa.1937. Suid Afrika with 3d at the bottom of the coin. There is a plant, bush , tree or flower, I can't be sure which of theses it is,  in the center of the coin surrounded by 3 bars. Do you know anything about this coin and to it's value?

Thanking you in advance....Dorothy

Answer
It is a 3 pence piece.  These are not rare.  I believe yours is made of nickel and has no silver in it but I am not near my library to check that.  Even it it were islver, due to the size, the value would be little.

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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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