10 Cents (Nicolaas J. Diederichs) 1979 front 10 Cents (Nicolaas J. Diederichs) 1979 back
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10 Cents Nicolaas J. Diederichs

1979 year
Nickel 4.0 g 20.7 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1979
Value
10 Cents 0.10 ZAR = USD 0.0058
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#8715
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

Aloe plant and value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
T.S.

Engraver: Tommy Sasseen

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 cent coin featuring Nicolaas J. Diederichs, a former President of South Africa, was part of a series of commemorative coins issued in 1979 to honor prominent South African leaders. The coin was minted in nickel and weighs 4.0 grams, making it a unique and collectible piece for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979  17000 - - - - - -

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