1 Rand (Gold Mining) 1999 front 1 Rand (Gold Mining) 1999 back
1 Rand (Gold Mining) 1999 photo
© Lee Taylor

1 Rand Gold Mining

1999 year
Silver (.925) 15.0 g 32.7 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
1 Rand 1 ZAR = USD 0.06
Currency
Rand (1961-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
15.0 g
Diameter
32.7 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#108326
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Primitive timber gold mining headgear silhouetted against the cityscape of modern Johannesburg.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Protea
R1
MJS

Engraver: Thinus Scheepers

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1999 South African 1 Rand gold mining coin is a unique piece that showcases the country's rich history and heritage in gold mining. The coin's design features an image of a miner working deep within a gold mine, surrounded by the rugged landscape of South Africa's gold-rich regions. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of South African history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  2617 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rand (Gold Mining) 1999 coin.