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10 Cents SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA
| Bronze plated steel (Plating: 85% Copper, 15% Tin) | 2.0 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1990-1995 |
| Value | 10 Cents 0.10 ZAR = USD 0.0057 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Bronze plated steel (Plating: 85% Copper, 15% Tin) |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Arum lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica), flowers native to South Africa with the denomination to the right
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10c RCM
Unabridged legend: 10 cents
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
One interesting fact about the 10 Cents (SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA) 1990-1995 coin from South Africa is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's diverse wildlife. The coin's obverse side features a springbok, a type of antelope that is native to South Africa, while the reverse side features a portrait of Nelson Mandela, the country's first black president and a prominent anti-apartheid revolutionary. This design was chosen to symbolize the country's transition from apartheid to democracy and its commitment to preserving its natural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10239 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 11800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 10263 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 7790 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 5804 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | 5816 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents (SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA) 1990-1995 coin.
