1 Rand John Maxwell Coetzee
2011 year| Silver (.925) | 15.0 g | 32.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#29993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Depiction of 2003 Nobel Laureate for Literature, Prof. John Maxwell Coetzee at the time of his being awarded the Booker Prize in 1984.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
R1
VLC
Engraver: Vincent Chipa
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting fact
The 1 Rand (John Maxwell Coetzee) 2011 coin from South Africa features a unique design that showcases the country's rich literary heritage. The coin's reverse side features an image of John Maxwell Coetzee, a renowned South African author and Nobel laureate, along with a quote from his book "Disgrace" in both English and Afrikaans. This design was chosen to honor Coetzee's contributions to literature and to celebrate South Africa's cultural diversity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1386 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 A | 227 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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