South Africa gold half pound and pounds

[Mister T]

Looks like these coins were struck in small numbers during the 1950s - how were they distributed? I assume they didn't circulate but were somehow sold to collectors.

[andyg]

There were proof sets every year with those in -
1955 proof set

[Mister T]

Ah I see - makes sense.

[WillieBoyd2]

The South African Mint had one pound and half-pound gold coins dated 1952 for sale in 1964.


South African Mint pricelist 1964

The mint could not sell them to United States residents due to the US gold regulations.

[Mister T]

Nice thanks.