1 Cent Pattern

1980 year


Bronze	-	18.0 mm

Description

Issuer	Zimbabwe › Zimbabwe (1980-date)
Period	Republic (1980-date)
Type	Pattern
Year	1980
Value	1 Cent (0.01&nbspZWD)
Currency	First Dollar (1980-2006)
Composition	Bronze
Diameter	18.0 mm
Thickness	1.0 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-09

References

Numista	N#341919
Rarity index	95%

Reverse

Wreath surrounding denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1c

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This “state” lasted from June 1 - Dec. 12 of 1979. During this time period pattern/specimen/trial coins were produced for it by the SA Mint (designer/engraver was Lourens de Lange (LDL)). Complete sets may exist for the entire range of denominations (i.e. the reverse of the 1 and 2 cents in this set depicts a laurel wreath, the 5 cents depicts a Rhodesian Parrot Bird, the 10 cents depicts a dessert tree, the 20 cents depicts a Disa flower, the 50 cents depicts the Victoria Falls and the 1 dollar coin depicts ruins) and one was sold by Christie's in 2001. More recently, I added one of only four 1980 1 cent patterns (see photos) to my collection and there are supposedly up to six 50 cent patterns (see link). It would seem that this “country/state” should have its own listing perhaps as a subgroup of Zimbabwe (which chose to go with the Royal Mint after the election).

See also; http://www.worldofcoins.eu/forum/index.php?topic=6602.0

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Cent (Pattern) 1980 from Zimbabwe is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the country's national emblem, which includes a representation of the famous Great Zimbabwe ruins, a symbol of the country's rich cultural heritage.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1980	4	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent (Pattern) 1980 coin.