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The Rand currency was introduced in the then Union of South Africa on 14 February 1961, shortly before the establishment of the Republic on 31 May 1961. The One Rand coin (abbreviated as R1) was initially a gold bullion coin, which was soon changed to silver, then nickel in 1977. With the introduction of the Third Decimal Series in 1990, the R1 was changed to nickel-plated copper and was made smaller. Its reverse features a new design of the iconic Springbok antelope, the national animal of South Africa which featured on the pre-decimal five shillings, half pound and one pound coins, the silver fifty cents and on the Krugerrand bullion coin series. The motto Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God alone) was retained from the earlier design. On various occasions, commemorative one rand coins are also issued. The obverse displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre. This was the old (1910) Coat of Arms until 2000, then was updated to the current symbol. The legend is bilingual (except 1996 - 2001), with an annual rotation of the languages instituted after 2001. R1 coins issued in 2022 have now been in circulation for only three years. | ||||||
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The Definitive Guide to Australian Silver Coins |
Variety | In mint sets | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 10,000 | |
Details | Brilliant Uncirculated coin in SA Mint six-coin set. | |
In Set |
2022 RSA Uncirculated Currency Coin Set, mintage unknown
6 coins: R5 (Zulu and Xhosa), R2 (Afrikaans and Sepedi/Sesotho), R1 (Tswana and English), 50c (Tsonga and Swazi), 20c (Venda), 10c (Ndebele) | |
Variety | Proof | |
Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 3,000 | |
In Set |
2022 RSA Proof Currency Coin Set, mintage unknown
6 coins: R5 (Zulu and Xhosa), R2 (Afrikaans and Sepedi/Sesotho), R1 (Tswana and English), 50c (Tsonga and Swazi), 20c (Venda), 10c (Ndebele) |
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Buy American Gold Buffalo Coins |
Country | South Africa |
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Currency | Rand |
Coin Type | One Rand, Copper |
Issued | 2022 |
Symbol | Coat of Arms of South Africa |
Face Value | 1 (x Rand) |
Mintage | unknown |
Current | Yes |
Material | Nickel-plated copper |
Designer | Linda Lotriet, Arthur Sutherland |
Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
Size | 20.0000 mm |
Thickness | 1.8000 mm |
Mass | 4.0000 g |
OCC ID | NXYD-ONZC-XNAP-OVRB |
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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2025 Redbook |
Source | Reference ID |
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Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins | South Africa KM# 468 |
Schön, Weltmünzkatalog | Schön# 483 |