½ Penny 1932-1936 [South Africa]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
In the central part, within a smaller circle, a three-masted sailing ship facing right; below the ship's bow, the monogram 'KG' - the mark of engraver George Edward Kruger-Gray. Around the edge of the coin, text: on the right and left, the name of the state South Africa in Afrikaans and English: 'SUID-AFRIKA. SOUTH AFRICA'; at the top, separated by four-pointed stars, the year of issue 1936; at the bottom, separated by two decorative elements consisting of four-pointed stars and four dots: '1/2 D.' - 1/2 penny. The coin's edge features decorative raised denticles.
Obverse
In the central part, a chest-profile portrait of King George V, facing left. Around the edge of the coin, the inscription: 'GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR' in English, which translates to 'George V King and Emperor'. The coin's edge features decorative raised denticles.