1 Rand (SUID-AFRIKA) 1996-2000 front 1 Rand (SUID-AFRIKA) 1996-2000 back
1 Rand (SUID-AFRIKA) 1996-2000 photo
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1 Rand SUID-AFRIKA

 
Nickel plated copper 4.0 g 20.0 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1996-2000
Value
1 Rand 1 ZAR = USD 0.06
Currency
Rand (1961-date)
Composition
Nickel plated copper
Weight
4.0 g
Diameter
20.0 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#2233
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Springbok jumping right with the denomination above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 RAND
SOLI DEO GLORIA
LL

Translation:
1 Rand
Power to God Alone
LL

Engraver: Linda Lotriet

Edge

Smooth and reeded alternating

Comment

"Soli Deo Gloria" is one of the five Reformers' basic beliefs during the Protestant Reformation.

Legends in the 11 Official Languages of the Republic of South Africa:
Afrikaans: Suid-Afrika
English: South Africa
Sesotho and Sepedi: Afrika Borwa
Tswana: Aforika Borwa
Xhosa: uMzantsi Afrika
Zulu: iNingizimu Afrika
Ndebele: iSewula frika
Venda: Afurika Tshipembe
siSwati: Ningizimu Afrika
Tsonga: Afrika Dzonga

Interesting fact

The 1 Rand coin from South Africa, which was in circulation from 1996 to 2000, features an image of a springbok, which is a type of antelope that is native to the country. The springbok is a symbol of South Africa and is often featured in the country's currency and national symbols.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  4827 - - - - - -
1997  3596 - - - - - -
1998  3051 - - - - - -
1999  3774 - - - - - -
2000  3703 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rand (SUID-AFRIKA) 1996-2000 coin.