50 Cents SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA, South Africa

50 Cents SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA, South Africa, 1970-1990 obverse image50 Cents SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA, South Africa, 1970-1990 reverse image
50 Cents SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    South Africa flagSouth Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1970-1990
  • Period:
    Republic (1961-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)
50 Cents SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.00-$13.59

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

50 Cents SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Three flowers, all native to South Africa - from left to right:- An Arum Lily ;- An African Lily ;- A Bird-of-Paradise.

Engraver:

Tommy Sasseen

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

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

Engraver:

Arthur Sutherland

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

50 Cents SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

SOUTH AFRICA · SUID-AFRIKA EX UNITATE VIRES 1987 A.L.S

Reverse:

50 T.S.

50 Cents SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel

Size

50 Cents SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA sizes
  • Weight:9.5 g
  • Diameter:27.85 mm
  • Thickness:2.2 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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