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1 Rand Pieter W. Botha
1990 year| Nickel | 12.0 g | 31.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| 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#2314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Springbok
"Soli Deo gloria" is one of the five Reformers' basic beliefs during the Protestant Reformation. It means "Glory to God alone".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI DEO GLORIA
J.v.Z
1 RAND
Engraver: Jan van Zyl
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Rand circulating commemorative coin featuring Pieter W. Botha, issued in 1990, was the first coin in South Africa to feature a portrait of a political leader since the country's transition to democracy. This coin was a significant departure from the previous coinage that featured images of wildlife, landmarks, and other national symbols. The inclusion of a political leader on the coin was seen as a symbol of the country's shift towards democracy and the importance of leadership in shaping the nation's future.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rand (Pieter W. Botha) 1990 coin.
