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50 Cents SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA
| Bronze plated steel (Plating: 85% Copper, 15% Tin) | 5.0 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1990-1995 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 ZAR = USD 0.029 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Bronze plated steel (Plating: 85% Copper, 15% Tin) |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Bird-of-paradise flower (Strelitzia reginae), commonly known in South Africa as the "crane" flower, which is native to South Africa with the value to the right, all within a nonagon
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50c GC
Engraver: Grant Cogle
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Bird-of-paradise flower:Family: Strelitziaceae
Genus: Strelitzia
Sub Species: Strelitzia reginae
Legends in the 11 Official Languages of the Republic of South Africa:
Afrikaans: Suid-Afrika
English: South Africa
Sesotho and Sepedi: Afrika Borwa
Tswana: Aforika Borwa
Xhosa: uMzantsi Afrika
Zulu: iNingizimu Afrika
Ndebele: iSewula frika
Venda: Afurika Tshipembe
siSwati: Ningizimu Afrika
Tsonga: Afrika Dzonga
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Cents (SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA) 1990-1995 coin from South Africa is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's diverse wildlife. The coin's reverse side features an image of a Springbok, a type of antelope that is native to South Africa, while the obverse side features an image of a lion. This design was chosen to represent the country's rich natural heritage and its commitment to conservation efforts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10239 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 10263 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 7790 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 5804 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | 5816 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents (SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA) 1990-1995 coin.
