1 Cent (Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA) 1965-1969 front 1 Cent (Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA) 1965-1969 back
1 Cent (Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA) 1965-1969 photo
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1 Cent Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA

 
Bronze 3.0 g 19.05 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1965-1969
Value
1 Cent 0.01 ZAR = USD 0.00057
Currency
Rand (1961-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.0 g
Diameter
19.05 mm
Thickness
1.57 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#1759
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Two Cape sparrows perched on branch with denomination above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1c
T.S.

Engraver: Tommy Sasseen

Edge

Reeded coarsely

Interesting fact

The 1 Cent coin from South Africa, which was minted between 1965 and 1969, features an image of a Springbok antelope on its reverse side. The Springbok is a national symbol of South Africa and is known for its distinctive jumping behavior, which has been depicted on the coin. The use of the Springbok image on the coin was meant to represent the country's natural beauty and wildlife.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1965  185 - - - - - -
1966  25000 - - - - - -
1967  25000 - - - - - -
1969  12000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent (Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA) 1965-1969 coin.