1 Cent (Nicolaas J. Diederichs) 1979 front 1 Cent (Nicolaas J. Diederichs) 1979 back
1 Cent (Nicolaas J. Diederichs) 1979 photo
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1 Cent Nicolaas J. Diederichs

1979 year
Bronze 3.0 g 19.05 mm
Description
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
References
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.