What is an Old Coin?
An old coin is not simply a coin that is in existence for some time; it is more than that. A coin becomes old when it has been in circulation for a considerable amount of time.
These days, most people prefer to exchange new coins for old ones when the former becomes useless.
Where Can I Buy Old Coins In South Africa?
Randburg Coin – Kindly Note we DO NOT buy Mandela R 5 Coins.
Address: Unit 10 Netwater Place, 252 Oak Ave, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 11 789 2233
The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) & The Scoin Shop Head Office
Address: Floor Tower 2, The MARC, 129 Rivonia Road 12th, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 11 784 8551
The S a Coin Corporation (Pty) Ltd
Address: 145 Commissioner St, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: +357 95 106917
The Coin Company
Address: 1 Aureole Ave, Northgate, Northwold, 2188, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 3 pm
Phone: +27 11 055 2649
Which bank in South Africa buy old coins?
The SARB buys Krugerrands, and Protea and Natura series gold coins from the public.
Which old coins sell in South Africa?
The Most Coveted Old South African Coins for Cash
| Coin Name | Year | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Single 9 Pond | 1898 | Extremely Rare |
| Kruger Double Nine Ponds | 1899 | Very Rare |
| Burgers Pond Coarse Beard | 1874 | Rare |
| Sammy Marks Tickey | 1898 | Rare |
Do old South African coins have value?
Worn and common date silver coins have a silver value even when worn however common date copper coins have no value, even when old.
Only the items listed for the period 1965 and later have value due to their low mintage. Items not listed have no value due to their large mintages.