1 Rand (Johannesburg Centenary) 1986 front 1 Rand (Johannesburg Centenary) 1986 back
1 Rand (Johannesburg Centenary) 1986 photo
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1 Rand Johannesburg Centenary

1986 year
Silver (.800) 15.0 g 32.7 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1986
Value
1 Rand 1 ZAR = USD 0.06
Currency
Rand (1961-date)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
15.0 g
Diameter
32.7 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#25179
Rarity index
56%

Reverse

In the foreground, a miner panning for gold in a stream. Mine headgear, sheds, mine dump with a silhouette of Johannesburg in the background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1986 JOHANNESBURG 1986
EEN RAND ONE
LV

Engraver: Linda Vermeulen

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Rand (Johannesburg Centenary) 1986 coin from South Africa features a unique design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of Johannesburg's founding. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Johannesburg's founder, Cecil Rhodes, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of the city's skyline. The coin's design was created by the renowned South African artist, Coert Steynberg.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1986  13183 - - - - - -

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