© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
1 Rand - ⅒ Ounce First Heart Transplant
1997 year| Gold (.9999) | 3.11 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 1 Rand 1 ZAR = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#184664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Doctor working on stylized heart
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 RAND
JS
1/10 OZ Au 999.9
Engraver: Johan Steyn
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The theme commemorates the 30th anniversary of the world's first heart transplant operation in 1967 in Cape Town's Groote Schuur Hospital by a team led by Dr Christian Barnard.Interesting fact
The 1 Rand - ⅒ Ounce (First Heart Transplant) 1997 coin from South Africa is unique because it was issued to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the first human-to-human heart transplant, which was performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa in 1967.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rand - ⅒ Ounce (First Heart Transplant) 1997 coin.
