10 Cents (SOUTH AFRICA) 1996-2000 front 10 Cents (SOUTH AFRICA) 1996-2000 back
10 Cents (SOUTH AFRICA) 1996-2000 photo
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10 Cents SOUTH AFRICA

 
Bronze plated steel 2.0 g 16.0 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1996-2000
Value
10 Cents 0.10 ZAR = USD 0.0057
Currency
Rand (1961-date)
Composition
Bronze plated steel
Weight
2.0 g
Diameter
16.0 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#2482
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Arum lilies, flowers native to South Africa

Script: Latin

Lettering: 10c RCM

Engraver: Robert Campbell McFarlane

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Legends in the 11 Official Languages of the Republic of South Africa:
Afrikaans: Suid-Afrika
English: South Africa
Sesotho and Sepedi: Afrika Borwa
Tswana: Aforika Borwa
Xhosa: uMzantsi Afrika
Zulu: iNingizimu Afrika
Ndebele: iSewula frika
Venda: Afurika Tshipembe
siSwati: Ningizimu Afrika
Tsonga: Afrika Dzonga

Interesting fact

The 10 cent coin from South Africa, which was minted between 1996 and 2000, features an image of a lion on its reverse side. This design was chosen to represent the country's wildlife and natural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  4827 - - - - - -
1997  3596 - - - - - -
1998  3051 - - - - - -
1999  3774 - - - - - -
2000  3703 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents (SOUTH AFRICA) 1996-2000 coin.