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10 Cents 1st decimal series
| Silver (.500) | 5.66 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1961) |
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1961-1964 |
| Value | 10 Cents 0.10 ZAR = USD 0.0058 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#16203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Woman with anchor looking out at ocean surrounded by date, denomination, and bilingual Afrikaans / English inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA۰1961۰SOUTH AFRICA
KG
10 c.
Designer: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Cents (1st decimal series) 1961-1964 coin from South Africa is that it was the first decimal coin introduced in South Africa, replacing the previous British-based system of pounds, shillings, and pence. This coin was also the first to feature the image of a Springbok, which has since become a symbol of South African currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7530 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 3844 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 4025 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents (1st decimal series) 1961-1964 coin.
