10 Cents (Charles Swart; Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA) 1968 front 10 Cents (Charles Swart; Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA) 1968 back
10 Cents (Charles Swart; Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA) 1968 photo
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10 Cents Charles Swart; Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA

1968 year
Nickel 4.0 g 20.7 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1968
Value
10 Cents 0.10 ZAR = USD 0.0057
Currency
Rand (1961-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
4.0 g
Diameter
20.7 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#32246
Rarity index
33%

Reverse

Aloe plant and value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
T.S.

Engraver: Tommy Sasseen

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1968 South African 10 cent coin featuring Charles Swart and the Afrikaans legend "SUID-AFRIKA" is that it was part of a series of coins issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Union of South Africa. This coin, in particular, was designed by renowned South African artist and sculptor, Charles Swart, and features an image of a springbok antelope, which is a symbol of South Africa. The coin's design was meant to represent the country's rich wildlife and natural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1968  25000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents (Charles Swart; Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA) 1968 coin.