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50 Cents Nicolaas J. Diederichs
1979 year| Nickel | 9.5 g | 27.85 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| 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#11348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Three South African flowers (Arum Lily, African Lily, and Bird-of-Paradise) with denomination at right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
T.S.
Engraver: Tommy Sasseen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1979 South African 50 cents coin featuring Nicolaas J. Diederichs is that it was part of a series of coins issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Republic of South Africa. The coin was designed by the South African Mint and features an image of Diederichs, a prominent Afrikaner politician and former Prime Minister of South Africa, on the obverse, with the reverse depicting the South African coat of arms. The coin was made of nickel and had a weight of 9.5 grams. It was circulated widely in South Africa and is still considered a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents (Nicolaas J. Diederichs) 1979 coin.
