Expert: Brad Swain - 3/17/2010

Question
My husband left in his estate 2 sets of coins.  One is a 1964 proof set of Rhodesian coins, these are in the original case. I also have a reserve Bank of Rhodesia certificate with weights and descriptions pf the coins. The other is a1967 set of South African coins, starting with the R1.00 coin and ending with the 1cent.  Also in a case.

Answer
Hi Michele, the 1964 Proof set may be worth about $50 if in original condition. There were 2,060 issued. Proof coins have mirror fields that allows reflecting newsprint to be read at least 6 inches away.
The 1967 7 piece set may be worth about $10 if uncirculated (a mint set) or about $8 if it is the 7 piece Proof set.
You might try Ebay.com for similar pieces for comparison.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad