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Fifty Cent, South Africa, 1961, Silver
South Africa, Van Riebeeck, 1961, Fifty Cent, Silver, First Decimal, Republic of South Africa Series, 1961 to 1964, The Transitional Period
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The Fifty Cents : 1961 Republic of South Africa Series – Van Riebeeck
One Variety is known:
- 1963 The legend is longer and narrower on the S.S. Coin
Coin Specifications
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
1961(1961-1964) |
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Value |
50 Cents |
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Metal |
Silver 0.500, Copper 0.500 - Silver content 5.65gm |
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Weight |
28.2759gm |
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Diameter |
38.80mm |
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Thickness |
3.04mm |
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Engraver |
Coert Steynberg (Reverse) Wiilie Myburg (Obverse) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Demonetized |
Yes |
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Obverse |
Portrait of Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town. Lettering: EENDRAG MAAK MAG * UNITY IS STRENGTH * |
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Reverse |
Springbok Lettering: |
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Edge |
Reeded |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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1961 |
54,746 |
7,530 |
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1962 |
24,378 |
3,844 |
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1963 |
157,717 |
4,025 |
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1964 |
126,664 |
16,000 |