South Africa 50 Cents, 1961 – 1964
1st decimal series
Information
Country
South Africa
South Africa
Currency
Rand
(1961 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
50 Cents
Year
1961 – 1964
Ruler
Republic
(1961–9999)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.28
Diameter (mm)
38.8
Thickness (mm)
3.04
Description
50 Cents from South Africa. Issued from 1961 to 1964. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 38.8 mm and weighs 28.28 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Jan Van Riebeeck
- Reverse
- The Springbok, a medium-sized antelope common in South Africa and Namibia.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 127K | — | € 13,00 | € 14,00 | € 16,00 | Hern#R29 | 39% | |
| 1964 | 16K | — | — | — | € 14,00 | Hern#R29; Proof | 6% | |
| 1964 | 25K | — | — | — | € 13,00 | Hern#R29; Prooflike | 4% | |
| 1963 | 157K | € 16,00 | € 16,00 | € 20,00 | € 20,00 | Hern#R28 | 42% | |
| 1963 | 4K | — | — | — | — | Hern#R28; Proof | 2% | |
| 1963 | 10K | — | — | — | — | Hern#R28; Prooflike | 2% | |
| 1962 | 21K | — | — | € 16,00 | € 16,00 | Hern#R27 | 13% | |
| 1962 | 3.8K | — | — | — | — | Hern#R27; Proof | 2% | |
| 1962 | 6K | — | — | — | — | Hern#R27; Prooflike | 1.7% | |
| 1961 | 54.5K | € 7,40 | € 17,00 | € 17,00 | € 19,00 | Hern#R26 | 26% | |
| 1961 | 8.5K | — | — | — | — | Hern#R26; Proof | 3% | |
| 1961 | 20K | — | — | — | — | Hern#R26; Prooflike | 4% |
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