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½ Cent SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA
| Bronze | 2.0 g | 16.21 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1970-1983 |
| 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#2878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Two Cape sparrows perched on branch below denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
T.S.
Engraver: Tommy Sasseen
Edge
Reeded coarsely
Interesting fact
The ½ Cent coin from South Africa, which was in circulation from 1970 to 1983, was the smallest denomination coin in the country's currency at the time. It was also the first coin to feature the image of a Springbok, which is a type of antelope found in South Africa, on its reverse side. The Springbok has since become a symbol of South Africa and is featured on many of the country's coins and currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 10850 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 19000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 14135 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent (SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA) 1970-1983 coin.
