1 Rand SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA
| Silver (.800) | 15.0 g | 32.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1970-1990 |
| Value | 1 Rand 1 ZAR = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 15.0 g |
| Diameter | 32.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#1785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
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
1RAND
J.v.Z
Engraver: Jan van Zyl
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Obverse engraver initials varieties exist:1970-83 - 'T.S.' below base of Coat of Arms right hand side (Tommy Sasseen)
1984 - no engraver initials (Arthur Sutherland)
1987-90 - 'A.L.S.' below base of Coat of Arms left hand side (Arthur Sutherland)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rand (SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA) 1970-1990 coin from South Africa is that it 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 on its currency and national symbols.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 10850 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 21000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 19000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 14135 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 11250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 12719 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 7250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | 15025 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 7117 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - SOUTH AFRICA) 1970-1990 coin.
