1 Rand (Balthazar J. Vorster) 1982 front 1 Rand (Balthazar J. Vorster) 1982 back
1 Rand (Balthazar J. Vorster) 1982 photo
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1 Rand Balthazar J. Vorster

1982 year
Nickel 12.0 g 31.0 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1982
Value
1 Rand 1 ZAR = USD 0.06
Currency
Rand (1961-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
12.0 g
Diameter
31.0 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#6650
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Springbok above value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOLI DEO GLORIA
J.v.Z
1 RAND

Engraver: Jan van Zyl

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Balthazar J. Vorster coin was issued in 1982 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Balthazar Johannes Vorster, who served as the Prime Minister of South Africa from 1966 to 1978. The coin features an image of Vorster on the obverse (front side) and the South African coat of arms on the reverse (back side). It was minted in nickel and has a weight of 12.0 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1982  15 - - - - - -

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