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1 Rand Marais Viljoen
1985 year| Nickel | 12.0 g | 31.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 1 Rand 1 ZAR = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 12.0 g |
| Diameter | 31.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Springbok right above value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI DEO GLORIA
JVZ
1 RAND
Engraver: Jan van Zyl
Edge
Reeded
Comment
VARIANT: One Set with two Proof R1 coins in a Green Box where handed to President Marais Viljoen by Minister of Finance, Barend Du Plessis. Apart from this set there is a second known to exist and these two sets are extremely rare.Interesting fact
The 1 Rand (Marais Viljoen) 1985 coin from South Africa features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Marais Viljoen, a former State President of South Africa, while the reverse side depicts a stunning image of a springbok, which is a type of antelope that is native to the region. The springbok is also the national animal of South Africa, and its image on the coin serves as a symbol of the country's natural beauty and wildlife.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 9859 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rand (Marais Viljoen) 1985 coin.
