© Philip Coetzee
© Philip Coetzee
1 Rand Life of a Legend: Early Years
2014 year| Silver (.925) (75 Cu) | 15.0 g | 32.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 1 Rand 1 ZAR = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (75 Cu) |
| 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#138816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
It shows a child learing and writing with a quote from Nelson Mandela
Script: Latin
Lettering:
"Childern of today are the leaders of tomorrow
and education is a very important weapon to
prepare children for their future roles as
leaders of the community."
Nelson Mandela
MD
Engraver: Motshabi Daisy Mothobela
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Life of a Legend: Early Years" 1 Rand coin from South Africa is that it features a unique design that showcases a young Nelson Mandela, who would later become the country's first black president and a legendary anti-apartheid leader. The coin's design is based on a rare photograph of Mandela taken in 1937, which was discovered in an old family album. The coin's mintage was limited to only 2,000 pieces, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2237 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rand (Life of a Legend: Early Years) 2014 coin.
