© Ponpandi Perumal (CC BY)
© Ponpandi Perumal (CC BY)
50 Cents SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA
| Nickel | 9.5 g | 27.85 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1970-1990 |
| 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#1786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
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
Comment
Obverse engraver initials varieties exist:1970-83 - 'T.S.' below base of Coat of Arms right hand side (Tommy Sasseen)
1984 - no engraver initials (Arthur Sutherland)
1985-89 - 'A.L.S.' below base of Coat of Arms left hand side (Arthur Sutherland)
