2½ Cents 1st decimal series, South Africa

2½ Cents 1st decimal series, South Africa, 1961-1964 obverse image2½ Cents 1st decimal series, South Africa, 1961-1964 reverse image
2½ Cents 1st decimal series coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    South Africa flagSouth Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1961-1964
  • Period:
    Republic (1961-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain.
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)
2½ Cents 1st decimal series Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.00-$25.99

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

2½ Cents 1st decimal series Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


King ProteaThe design is like that of the old 3 Pence Tickey, but the 3 bundles of sticks has been removed from the design.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


George Kruger Gray

Obverse

Description:


Bust of Jan Van Riebeeck

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


Willie Myburg

Edge

Description:


Plain.

2½ Cents 1st decimal series Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


EENDRAG MAAK MAG UNITY IS STRENGTH WM

Reverse:


SUID-AFRIKA۰1963۰SOUTH AFRICA KG 2½ c.

2½ Cents 1st decimal series Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.500)

Size

2½ Cents 1st decimal series sizes
  • Weight:1.41 g
  • Diameter:16.3 mm
  • Thickness:0.96 mm
  • Edge:Plain.
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