1 Rand SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA, South Africa

1 Rand SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA, South Africa, 1977-1989 obverse image1 Rand SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA, South Africa, 1977-1989 reverse image
1 Rand SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    South Africa flagSouth Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1977-1989
  • Period:
    Republic (1961-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)
1 Rand SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.49-$21.00

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

1 Rand SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Springbok.Soli Deo gloria is one of the five Reformers basic beliefs during the Protestant Reformation. It means Glory to God alone.

Engraver:

Jan van Zyl

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

South Africa coat of arms with the motto "Ex Unitate Vires" (Power Through Unity). Country name both in Afrikaans and English.

Engraver:

Arthur Sutherland

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

1 Rand SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA EX UNITATE VIRES A L S 1988

Reverse:

SOLI DEO GLORIA 1 RAND J.v.Z

1 Rand SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel

Size

1 Rand SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA sizes
  • Weight:12.0 g
  • Diameter:31.0 mm
  • Thickness:2.2 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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