1 Cent SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA, South Africa

1 Cent SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA, South Africa, 1970-1989 obverse image1 Cent SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA, South Africa, 1970-1989 reverse image
1 Cent SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    South Africa flagSouth Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1970-1989
  • Period:
    Republic (1961-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded coarsely
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)
1 Cent SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.80-$12.47

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Cent SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Cape Sparrows below denomination

Engraver:

Tommy Sasseen

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

South Africa coat of arms with the motto, legend in Afrikaans and English around, date below

Engraver:

Tommy Sasseen, Arthur Sutherland

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded coarsely

1 Cent SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA EX UNITATE VIRES 1981 T.S.

Reverse:

1c T.S.

1 Cent SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze (95% Copper, 4.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin)

Size

1 Cent SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA sizes
  • Weight:3.0 g
  • Diameter:19.05 mm
  • Thickness:1.57 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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