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Obverse © C_elegans – Reverse © C-elegans
1 Rand Life of a Legend: In Prison on Robben Island
2018 year| Silver (.925) (75 Cu) | 15.0 g | 32.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| 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#176117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Nelson Mandela looking through the barred window of his Robben Island prison cell during a visit to the island in 1994 next to an image taken shortly after his release from Victor Vester prison
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Prison is itself a tremendous education in the need for Patience and Perseverance. It is above all a test of ones commitment. Nelson Mandela
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Engraver: Vincent Chipa
Designer: Lilian Guerra
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Life of a Legend: In Prison on Robben Island" 1 Rand coin is that it features a unique design that showcases Nelson Mandela's cell door on Robben Island, where he was imprisoned for 18 years. The design is meant to symbolize the resilience and determination of Mandela, who went on to become the first black president of South Africa and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. The coin's design is a powerful reminder of the struggles that Mandela faced and the impact that he had on the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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: In Prison on Robben Island) 2018 coin.
