1 Rand SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA
| Nickel | 12.0 g | 31.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1977-1989 |
| 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#2909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
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
1 RAND
J.v.Z
Engraver: Jan van Zyl
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Obverse engraver initials varieties exist:1977-83 - 'T.S.' below base of Coat of Arms right hand side (Tommy Sasseen)
1984 - no engraver initials (Arthur Sutherland)
1985-89 - 'A L S' below base of Coat of Arms left hand side (Arthur Sutherland)
Reverse with springbok was in use from 1977 till 1989 and is known in 2 types.
Die A - narrow ears next to each other.
Die B - wide ears, one behind the other.
