Two and a Half cent, South Africa, 1964
South Africa, Van Riebeeck, 1964, Two and a Half Cents, Silver
First Decimal, Republic of South Africa Series, 1961 to 1964, The Transitional Period
The Two and a Half Cents: 1964 Republic of South Africa Series – Van Riebeeck
Coin Specifications
Country | South Africa | |
Year | 1964(1961-1964) | |
Value | Two and a Half Cent | |
Metal | Silver 0.500, Copper 0.500 - Silver content 0.72 gm | |
Weight | 1.4138gm | |
Diameter | 16.30mm | |
Thickness | 0.96mm | |
Engraver | Kruger Gray (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 | King Protea Lettering: | |
Edge | Smooth | |
| Mintage | Proof Mintage |
1961 | 299,090 | 7,530 |
1962 | 12,589 | 3,844 |
1963 | 37,138 | 4,025 |
1964 | 29,594 | 16,000 |