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1 Rand Anniversary of Pretoria Mint
1974 year| Silver (.800) | 15.0 g | 32.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1974 |
| Value | 1 Rand 1 ZAR = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 15.0 g |
| Diameter | 32.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#18971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
4 coin designs surround brick door at center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1923 1973
T.S.
1 RAND
Engraver: Tommy Sasseen
Edge
Milled
Comment
The first mint premises in Pretoria was founded in 1890 by Johannes Paulus Kruger, President of the South African Republic, after the discovery of vast gold deposits in 1886 near the Witwatersrand. Coin production in Pretoria ceased following the end of the 2nd Boer War in 1902 and the occupation of the area by British forces. In 1910, the separate provinces of Transvaal, Orange Free State, Natal and the Cape Colony were brought together to form the Union of South Africa as a Dominion of the British Empire. The Mint Act of 1919 served to establish a branch of the Royal Mint in the city of Pretoria, and this mint began producing the gold pound in 1923. In July of 1941, however, ties between South Africa and the Royal Mint were severed, and the mint became known as the South African Mint thereafter.Interesting fact
The 1974 South African 1 Rand coin commemorating the anniversary of the Pretoria Mint is a rare and valuable collector's item. It was minted in a limited quantity of only 10,000 pieces, making it a highly sought-after coin among numismatists. Its rarity and historical significance contribute to its value, and it is considered a prized addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rand (Anniversary of Pretoria Mint) 1974 coin.
