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50 Cents 1st decimal series
| Silver (.500) | 28.28 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1961) |
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1961-1964 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 ZAR = USD 0.029 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Thickness | 3.04 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#17087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
A pronking Springbok, a medium-sized antelope common in South Africa and Namibia.
This design also appears on the reverses of the Krugerrand coins.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUID AFRIKA
SOUTH AFRICA
50c
CLS
Designer: Coert Laurens Steynberg
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This iconic pronking Springbok design also appears on the reverses of the Krugerrand coins as well as on the 1947-59 5 Shillings & the 1961-64 50 Cents.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Cents (1st decimal series) 1961-1964 coin from South Africa is that it was the first decimal coin introduced in the country, replacing the previous British-based system of pounds, shillings, and pence. This coin was also the first to feature the image of a Springbok, a native antelope species, on its reverse side, which has since become a symbol of South African currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 6024 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents (1st decimal series) 1961-1964 coin.
