50 Cents (English Legend - SOUTH AFRICA) 1965-1969 front 50 Cents (English Legend - SOUTH AFRICA) 1965-1969 back
50 Cents (English Legend - SOUTH AFRICA) 1965-1969 photo
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50 Cents English Legend - SOUTH AFRICA

 
Nickel 9.5 g 27.85 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1965-1969
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
References
Numista
N#5967
Rarity index
9%

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 50 cent coin from South Africa, minted between 1965 and 1969, features an image of a Springbok, which is a type of antelope found in southern Africa. The Springbok is a national symbol of South Africa and is also the name of the country's national rugby team.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1966  25000 - - - - - -
1967  25000 - - - - - -
1969  12000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents (English Legend - SOUTH AFRICA) 1965-1969 coin.