1897, South Africa (Republic/ZAR). Silver 1 Shilling Coin. Mint Year: 1897 Reference: KM-5. Denomination: 1 Shilling Diameter: 23mm Weight: 5.65gmMaterial: Silver On 17 January 1852 the United Kingdom, ruler of the Cape Colony, approved the independence of the South African Republic in the Sand River Convention. “Eendragt maakt magt” was the motto on the new state’s shield and ...