1 Rand Women of South Africa
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 15.0 g | 32.7 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15.0 g |
| Diameter | 32.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#25189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Frontal view of woman's face, the harsh South African countryside - Mother Earth, flowing into Sister Moon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROTEA
1 Rand
SE
Engraver: Susan Erasmus
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1997 South African Women of South Africa 1 Rand coin was designed by artist Thembi Mhlongo and features a portrait of a young black woman wearing a traditional Ndebele headdress and necklace. The coin was part of a series celebrating the contributions of women to South African society, and it was the first time that a black woman had been featured on a South African coin. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the strength, resilience, and diversity of South African women.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3184 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rand (Women of South Africa) 1997 coin.
