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1 Cent Nicolaas J. Diederichs
1979 year| Bronze | 3.0 g | 19.05 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#1796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
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 1979 South African 1 Cent coin featuring Nicolaas J. Diederichs was the first coin in the country's history to feature a black person. This was a significant step towards representing the diverse population of South Africa on its currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent (Nicolaas J. Diederichs) 1979 coin.
