© Carl Russouw
© Carl Russouw
1 Rand Life of a Legend: The Great Place
2013 year| Silver (.925) (75 Cu) | 15.0 g | 32.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| 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#133202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The reverse depicts Mqhekezweni (The Great Place) where Nelson Mandela spent most of his childhood growing up. There is also a quote from Nelson Mandela on the left hand side of the coin and the denomination of the coin "R1"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
"In the moment of
beholding Jogintaba
and his court I felt
like a sapling pulled
root and branch from
the earth and flung
into the center of a stream
whose strong current I could
not resist." Nelson Mandela
Mqhekezweni
The Great Place
MJS
Engraver: Thinus Scheepers
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Rand (Life of a Legend: The Great Place) 2013 coin from South Africa features a unique design that showcases a portrait of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa and a prominent anti-apartheid revolutionary. The coin was issued as part of a series commemorating Mandela's life and legacy, and its design was inspired by his famous statement, "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." The coin's design is intended to represent Mandela's message of hope, resilience, and determination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4355 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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: The Great Place) 2013 coin.
