Under the distinguished patronage of Alderman Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of the City of Cape Town
About Us
The Western Cape Numismatic Society promotes the study of South African numismatics, from treasured Khoisan ostrich eggshell barter beads to modern-day mediums of exchange.
The objectives of the Society are to:
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Foster the study of numismatics
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Disseminate information about numismatics
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Encourage the hobby of collecting coins, banknotes, tokens and medals
Become a member
Membership of the Society is open to all, and enquiries can be made through our Contact Us channel.
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The silver Maria Theresia taler
Part 1: Introduction to Collecting by L. Prinsloo
This introductory article on collecting the silver Maria Theresia taler explains why most specimens bear the date 1780, describes the coin's anatomy, and recommends reference sources.
Questions to a fellow collector
We sent seven questions to WCNS member Luthando Prinsloo and asked him to share his numismatic interests, knowledge and tips. Follow the link to read Luthando's answers.
