© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Cent 1st decimal series
| Brass | 5.6 g | 25.6 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1961) |
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1961-1964 |
| Value | ½ Cent 0.005 ZAR = USD 0.00029 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 25.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Cape sparrows with legend around in English and Afrikaans, date above, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA·1964·SOUTH AFRICA
KG
* 1/2C. *
Designer: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Cape sparrow or Mossie (Binomial Name: Passer melanurus) is found largely in Southern Africa (South Africa & Namibia).The 1/2 Cent replaced the old 1/2 Penny on 14 February 1961.
Interesting fact
The ½ Cent coin from South Africa's 1st decimal series (1961-1964) was the first coin to feature the image of a Black person on a South African coin. The coin depicts a portrait of a Black woman wearing a traditional headdress, symbolizing the diversity of the South African population. This was a significant departure from the previous coinage that featured mostly white figures and was a step towards representing the country's diverse population.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7530 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 3844 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 4025 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent (1st decimal series) 1961-1964 coin.
