20 Cents (Jacobus J. Fouché) 1976 front 20 Cents (Jacobus J. Fouché) 1976 back
20 Cents (Jacobus J. Fouché) 1976 photo
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20 Cents Jacobus J. Fouché

1976 year
Nickel 6.0 g 24.2 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1976
Value
20 Cents 0.20 ZAR = USD 0.012
Currency
Rand (1961-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
6.0 g
Diameter
24.2 mm
Thickness
1.84 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#1793
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

A King Protea, South Africa's national flower.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 20 T.S.

Engraver: Tommy Sasseen

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1976 South African 20 cents coin commemorating Jacobus J. Fouché is notable for its unique design. The coin features a portrait of Fouché, a former President of South Africa, on one side, and on the other side, it features a stylized image of a protea, the national flower of South Africa. The protea is depicted in a spiral pattern, which gives the impression of movement and dynamism. This design was intended to symbolize the progress and growth of South Africa during Fouché's presidency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976  21000 - - - - - -

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