Reverse © nalaberong
10 Cents SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA
| Nickel | 4.0 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1970-1989 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Aloe plant with denomination above
The plant is a Cape Aloe (Aloe Ferox), belonging to the Asphodelaceae family, a plant native to South Africa.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
T.S.
Engraver: Tommy Sasseen
Edge
Plain
Comment
Obverse engraver initials varieties exist:1970-83 - 'T.S.' below base of Coat of Arms right hand side (Tommy Sasseen)
1984 - no engraver initials (Arthur Sutherland)
1985-89 - 'A L S' below base of Coat of Arms left hand side (Arthur Sutherland)