© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
½ Cent Balthazar J. Vorster
1982 year| Bronze | 2.0 g | 16.21 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1982 |
| Value | ½ Cent 0.005 ZAR = USD 0.00029 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 16.21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.47 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#32285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Sparrows below value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
TS
Engraver: Tommy Sasseen
Edge
Reeded coarsely
Interesting fact
The Balthazar J. Vorster ½ Cent coin was part of a series of coins issued by the South African Mint in 1982 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Dutch in South Africa. The coin features an image of Balthazar J. Vorster, who was a prominent Afrikaner leader and the Prime Minister of South Africa from 1966 to 1978. The coin's design was created by the South African artist, Tommy Steyn, and it is considered a rare and collectible item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent (Balthazar J. Vorster) 1982 coin.
