1 Rand (Dr. T.E. Dönges; Afrikaans Legend - SUID AFRIKA) 1969 front 1 Rand (Dr. T.E. Dönges; Afrikaans Legend - SUID AFRIKA) 1969 back
1 Rand (Dr. T.E. Dönges; Afrikaans Legend - SUID AFRIKA) 1969 photo
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1 Rand Dr. T.E. Dönges; Afrikaans Legend - SUID AFRIKA

1969 year
Silver (.800) 15.0 g 32.7 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1969
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
References
Numista
N#21260
Rarity index
20%

Reverse

National arms between value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 R
EX UNITATE VIRES
T.S.

Translation: Out of Unity, Strength

Engraver: Tommy Sasseen

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1969 South African 1 Rand coin featuring Dr. T.E. Dönges and the Afrikaans Legend - SUID AFRIKA is that it was the first commemorative coin to be issued by the South African Reserve Bank. It was released as part of a series of coins celebrating notable figures and events in South African history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1969  12000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rand (Dr. T.E. Dönges; Afrikaans Legend - SUID AFRIKA) 1969 coin.