© Rahul Ghosal
© Rahul Ghosal
50 Cents Charles Swart; Afrikaans Legend - SUID AFRIKA
1968 year| Nickel | 9.5 g | 27.85 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1968 |
| 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#7982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1968 South African 50 cents coin is that it features an image of Charles Swart, a prominent Afrikaner leader and former Governor-General of South Africa, on one side, and the Afrikaans legend "SUID AFRIKA" (South Africa) on the other. This coin was issued as part of a series commemorating notable figures in South African history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents (Charles Swart; Afrikaans Legend - SUID AFRIKA) 1968 coin.
