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1 Cent, South Africa, 1961
South Africa, Van Riebeeck, 1961, Large One Cent, 1961, Brass
First Decimal, Republic of South Africa Series, 1961 to 1964, The Transitional Period
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The Large One Cent: 1961 Republic of South Africa Series – Van Riebeeck
Coin Specifications
Country | South Africa | |
Year | 1961(1961-1964) | |
Value | 1 Cent | |
Metal | Brass(Copper 0.750, Tin 0.005, Zinc 0.245) | |
Weight | 9.58 gm | |
Diameter | 31.00 mm | |
Thickness | 2.00 mm | |
Engraver | Hilda Mason (Reverse) Wiilie Myburg (Obverse) | |
Shape | Round | |
Demonetized | Yes | |
Obverse | Portrait of Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town. Lettering: EENDRAG MAAK MAG * UNITY IS STRENGTH * | |
Reverse | Cape sparrows Lettering: | |
Edge | Smooth | |
| Mintage | Proof Mintage |
1961 | +/- 80 | None |
1961 | 52,273, 859 | 7,530 |
1962 | 21,932,700 | 3,844 |
1963 | 9,085,141 | 4,025 |
1964 | 14,280,587 | 16,000 |
*One variety known for 1961 – full ground cover on the Reverse
- Denomination
- One cent
