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50 Cents Balthazar J. Vorster
1982 year| Nickel | 9.5 g | 27.85 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1982 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 ZAR = USD 0.029 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.85 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#8197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Three flowers, all native to South Africa - from left to right :
- An Arum Lily ;
- An African Lily ;
- A Bird-of-Paradise.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
T.S.
Engraver: Tommy Sasseen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Balthazar J. Vorster 50 cent coin was issued in 1982 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Balthazar Johannes Vorster, who served as the Prime Minister of South Africa from 1966 to 1978. The coin features an image of Vorster on the obverse (front) side, and the South African coat of arms on the reverse (back) side. It was made of nickel and weighs 9.5 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents (Balthazar J. Vorster) 1982 coin.
