South African coins, token coins & bank notes from van Riebeeck to 1932

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The haunting Griqua face to the right is the face of early S African numismatics. The linked thumbnail images reflect aspects of S Africa's earliest history. Griqua history is now in an easy to read book "Children of the Mist" published by Scott Balson in 2007.   Take the links below to find out more about South Africa's earliest coinage. Research on Coins and Notes Griqua ZAR, German East Africa Getting the facts straight: In response to Hern's latest claims The fallacy of the Griquatown coins South Africa's first indigenous currency Strachan and Co (S&Co) trade tokens    (S Africa's First Circulating Currency) F C Larkan tokens Complete set of S&Co for sale: The sixteen tokens rarely seen for sale Who are the Griquas? Rare Related Books & Documents Token Coins - types Interactive Map of East Griqualand Diary of a Boer Commando You Say Scott Balson About Scott Balson 2006 Visit to South Africa 2007 Visit to South Africa South African Coins Wanted Frequently Asked Questions Valued Links Articles by Scott Balson Web Site Map What's New

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This website is dedicated to:
Phil Cassere (a great man and President of the Pietermaritzburg Numismatic Society in 1980); my father Reg Balson who started me off in numismatics and those who think "outside the square".  

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