Set Description
SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is the southernmost sovereign state in Africa. It is bounded on the south by 2,798 kilometers of coastline of Southern Africa stretching along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In the north, it is neighbored by the countries of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. South Africa is the 25th-largest country in the world by land area, and with close to 60 million people, it is the world's 24th-most populous nation.
South Africa is a multi-ethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions. Its pluralistic makeup is reflected in the constitution's recognition of 12 official languages, which is among the highest number of any country in the world. Two of these languages are of European origin: Afrikaans developed from Dutch and serves as the first language of most white and coloured South Africans; English reflects the legacy of British colonialism, and is commonly used in public and commercial life, though it is fourth-ranked as a spoken first language.
South African coins are not just pieces of currency; they are tangible artifacts that encapsulate the rich history, diverse cultures, and enduring spirit of a nation. Among the many denominations that have graced South African pockets and purses, the R1 and 1 cent coins stand out as both iconic and emblematic. These coins are not only symbols of South Africa's monetary system but also hold a mirror to its remarkable journey from colonialism to democracy.
The R1 coin, colloquially known as the "Rand," carries the weight of the nation's economy on its metallic shoulders. It's a coin that has borne witness to South Africa's transition from apartheid to democracy, symbolizing hope and progress in a country that has overcome formidable challenges. At the heart of the R1 coin's design is the majestic Springbok, a symbol deeply entwined with South Africa's cultural and sporting heritage. The Springbok, a graceful antelope species known for its remarkable agility and resilience, has long been associated with the spirit of the nation. Its inclusion on the Rand reflects the pride South Africans take in their unique identity, as well as their determination to overcome adversity and achieve greatness.
On the other end of the spectrum, the humble 1 cent coin, though small in denomination, tells a story of its own. Often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of daily transactions, this coin has been a constant companion to South Africans, finding its way into countless pockets and change purses. Its existence echoed the nation's commitment to inclusivity, with the design featuring a family of sparrows perched on a branch, a simple yet powerful symbol of community and togetherness. The sparrows serve as a reminder that South Africa is a land where diversity is celebrated, and every member of society, regardless of their background, plays a part in the country's collective journey.
The move to the Rand denomination in 1961 marked a pivotal moment in South Africa's history. This decision was closely tied to the country's shift from the British imperial system of currency to a new, independent monetary system that reflected its changing political landscape. In 1961, South Africa officially became a republic, severing its ties with the British monarchy and adopting a republican constitution.
As part of this transition, the South African government introduced the Rand as the nation's official currency and established the South African Reserve Bank to manage its monetary policy. The Rand, with its distinctive Springbok design, not only represented South Africa's newfound independence but also reflected the nation's diverse cultural heritage.
Both the R1 coin, with its iconic Springbok motif, and the 1 cent coin, adorned with the image of sparrows, serve as tangible reminders of South Africa's past struggles, present progress, and future aspirations. They are a testament to the enduring spirit of a nation that has weathered storms, broken chains, and forged a path towards a brighter tomorrow. In this exploration of South African coins, we will delve deeper into the history, significance, and unique features of these numismatic treasures, uncovering the fascinating tales they have to tell about the Rainbow Nation's journey through time.
Set Goals
To assemble the most comprehensive and best Rands and Cents collection consisting of all possible varieties as well as all NGC strike characters. The set aims to include all silver and nickel Rands in MS, MSDPL, MSPL, PL, PF, PFCA and PFUC, as well as all cents in BN, RB and RD color variations including Cameo and Ultra Cameo examples. I also include all NGC releases designations, as well as label types and insert combinations, as well as some interesting and rare error coins.
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SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1965 S.africa AFRIKAANS
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NGC MS 65
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EXTREMELY RARE!
Stand-alone Finest Known example! (1/1)
Total Graded: Only 8
Mintage: Unknown
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 was initially a gold bullion coin equal to the earlier gold half pound, which was itself equal to a British half sovereign (minted, among others, at the Pretoria branch of the Royal Mint - now the South African Mint, until 1932).
Silver One Rand coins started to be issued for regular circulation in 1965. This was then changed to nickel in 1977, with silver only used for commemorative and collector issues. In 1990 the nickel coin was made much smaller due to its value being much lower than before owing to inflation. The silver commemorative Rand was discontinued in this format and in 1991, the Protea One Rand (non-circulating legal tender) was introduced instead, with different composition.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck, known as Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town and considered by many people to be the founding father of the South African nation.
Below the neck truncation, the designer's initials T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SUID-AFRIKA in Afrikaans and the date of issue 1965.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right. Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J v Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Silver R1 MS Set |
SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1965 S.africa ENGLISH
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NGC MS 67
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Joint Finest Known! (1/4)
Total Graded: 74
Mintage: 2,341
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 was initially a gold bullion coin equal to the earlier gold half pound, which was itself equal to a British half sovereign (minted, among others, at the Pretoria branch of the Royal Mint - now the South African Mint, until 1932).
Silver One Rand coins started to be issued for regular circulation in 1965. This was then changed to nickel in 1977, with silver only used for commemorative and collector issues. In 1990 the nickel coin was made much smaller due to its value being much lower than before owing to inflation. The silver commemorative Rand was discontinued in this format and in 1991, the Protea One Rand (non-circulating legal tender) was introduced instead, with different composition.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck, known as Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town and considered by many people to be the founding father of the South African nation. Below the neck truncation, the designer's initials T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SOUTH AFRICA in English and the date of issue 1965.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J v Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Silver R1 MS Set |
SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1966 S.africa AFRIKAANS
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NGC MS 66
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WOW - Stand-alone Finest Known! (1/1)
Total Graded: 155
Mintage: 1,433,791
Obverse
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck, known as Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town and considered by many people to be the founding father of the South African nation. Below the neck truncation, the designer's initials T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SUID-AFRIKA in Afrikaans and the date of issue 1966.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J v Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Silver R1 MS Set |
SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1966 S.africa AFRIKAANS
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NGC MS 65 
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WOW!
Stunning and not often seen +* coin.
Plus & Star
NGC uses the Plus (+) and Star (*) designations to distinguish coins at the high end of their assigned grade and/or with exceptional eye appeal for their assigned grade. All coins are evaluated for the Plus and Star designations as part of the normal NGC coin grading process, and they are assigned automatically for no additional fee.
+ (NGC Plus Designation) NGC assigns a + to coins at the high end of their assigned grade, approaching the quality requirements for the next grade. For example, a coin graded NGC MS 65+ is close to the quality of a coin graded NGC MS 66.
* (NGC Star Designation) NGC assigns its trademarked Star * Designation to coins with exceptional eye appeal for their assigned grade.
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| Silver R1 MS Set |
SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1966 S.africa AFRIKAANS TAGGED EAR
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NGC MS 65
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RARE "TAGGED EAR" variety!
Joint Finest Known! (1/2)
Total Graded Total: 42
Mintage: +/- 400 Known
Obverse
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck, known as Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town and considered by many people to be the founding father of the South African nation. Below the neck truncation, the designer's initials T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SUID-AFRIKA in Afrikaans and the date of issue 1966.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J v Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Silver R1 MS Set |
SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1966 S.africa ENGLISH
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NGC MS 66
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Joint Finest Known! (1/10)
Total Graded: 121
Mintage: 1,433,791
Obverse
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck, known as Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town and considered by many people to be the founding father of the South African nation. Below the neck truncation, the designer's initials T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SOUTH AFRICA in English and the date of issue 1966.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J v Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Silver R1 MS Set |
SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1967 S.africa DR. VERWOERD - AFRIKAANS
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NGC MS 65
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Joint Finest Known! (1/6)
Total Graded: 83
Mintage: 1,544,301
This circulating One Rand silver coin was issued in 1967 to commemorate the death of Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd the previous year.
Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd (1901 - 1966), also commonly referred to as Dr. Verwoerd, was a South African politician, a scholar of applied psychology and sociology, and a journalist. Verwoerd played an instrumental role in socially engineering apartheid, the country's system of institutionalized racial segregation and implemented its policies as Minister of Native Affairs (1950 - 1958) and then prime minister (1958 - 1966). Furthermore, he played a vital role in helping the National Party come to power in 1948, serving as their political strategist and becoming party leader upon his premiership. He was the Union of South Africa's last prime minister, from 1958 to 1961, when he proclaimed the founding of the Republic of South Africa, remaining its prime minister until his assassination in 1966.
Obverse
The obverse of the 1967 coins depicts the bust of Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd (the first prime minister of the Republic of South Africa) facing right.
Below the shoulder truncation, the initials of the designer: T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SUID-AFRIKA in Afrikaans and the date of issue 1967.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Silver R1 MS Set |
SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1967 S.africa DR. VERWOERD - ENGLISH
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NGC MS 65
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Joint 2nd Finest Known (1/10)
In Higher Grades: 3
Total Graded: 123
Mintage: 1,544,301
This circulating One Rand silver coin was issued in 1967 to commemorate the death of Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd the previous year.
Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd (1901 - 1966), also commonly referred to as Dr. Verwoerd, was a South African politician, a scholar of applied psychology and sociology, and a journalist. Verwoerd played an instrumental role in socially engineering apartheid, the country's system of institutionalized racial segregation and implemented its policies as Minister of Native Affairs (1950 - 1958) and then prime minister (1958 - 1966). Furthermore, he played a vital role in helping the National Party come to power in 1948, serving as their political strategist and becoming party leader upon his premiership. He was the Union of South Africa's last prime minister, from 1958 to 1961, when he proclaimed the founding of the Republic of South Africa, remaining its prime minister until his assassination in 1966.
Obverse
The obverse of the 1967 coins depicts the bust of Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd (the first prime minister of the Republic of South Africa) facing right.
Below the shoulder truncation, the initials of the designer: T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SOUTH AFRICA in English and the date of issue 1967.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Silver R1 MS Set |
SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1967 S.africa DR. VERWOERD - ENGLISH SPLIT HORN
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NGC MS 62
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RARE "SPLIT HORN" variety! The right horn is split and can best be described as looking like a deer antler.
Total Graded: 1
Mintage: Unknown
This circulating One Rand silver coin was issued in 1967 to commemorate the death of Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd the previous year.
Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd (1901 - 1966), also commonly referred to as Dr. Verwoerd, was a South African politician, a scholar of applied psychology and sociology, and a journalist. Verwoerd played an instrumental role in socially engineering apartheid, the country's system of institutionalized racial segregation and implemented its policies as Minister of Native Affairs (1950 - 1958) and then prime minister (1958 - 1966). Furthermore, he played a vital role in helping the National Party come to power in 1948, serving as their political strategist and becoming party leader upon his premiership. He was the Union of South Africa's last prime minister, from 1958 to 1961, when he proclaimed the founding of the Republic of South Africa, remaining its prime minister until his assassination in 1966.
Obverse
The obverse of the 1967 coins depicts the bust of Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd (the first prime minister of the Republic of South Africa) facing right.
Below the shoulder truncation, the initials of the designer: T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SOUTH AFRICA in English and the date of issue 1967.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Silver R1 MS Set |
SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1968 S.africa AFRIKAANS
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NGC MS 66
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Joint Finest Known! (1/4)
Total Graded: 63
Mintage: 50,000
Obverse
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck, known as Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town and considered by many people to be the founding father of the South African nation. Below the neck truncation, the designer's initials T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SUID-AFRIKA in Afrikaans and the date of issue 1968.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Silver R1 MS Set |
SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1968 S.africa ENGLISH
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NGC MS 66
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WOW - Stand-alone Finest Known! (1/1)
Total Graded: 52
Mintage: 50,000
Obverse
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck, known as Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town and considered by many people to be the founding father of the South African nation. Below the neck truncation, the designer's initials T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SOUTH AFRICA in English and the date of issue 1968.
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1969 S.africa DR. DONGES - AFRIKAANS
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NGC MS 66
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WOW - Stand-alone Finest Known! (1/1)
Total Graded: 87
Mintage: 505,954
This circulating commemorative One Rand silver coin was issued in 1969 to commemorate the death of Dr Eben Dönges the previous year.
Theophilus Ebenhaezer ('Eben') Dönges (1898 - 1968) was a South African politician who was elected State President of South Africa, but died before he could take office, aged 69. He was to succeed C.R. Swart on his retirement on 1 June 1967, but suffered a stroke and fell into a coma before he could take office. He died on 10 January 1968 without regaining consciousness. His deputy Tom Naudé acted for him until 6 December 1967 when he officially replaced Dönges.
Obverse
The obverse depicts the bust of Dr Theophilus Ebenhaezer Dönges facing right.
Below the shoulder truncation, the initials of the designer: T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SUID-AFRIKA in Afrikaans and the date of issue 1969.
Reverse
The reverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Below that on the right side, the initials of the designer: T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
The numeral value and the denomination, 1 R (One Rand) are separated by the Coat of Arms.
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| Silver R1 MS Set |
SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1969 S.africa DR. DONGES - ENGLISH
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NGC MS 66
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Joint 2nd Finest Known (1/6)
In Higher Grades: 2
Total Graded: 91
Mintage: 505,954
This circulating commemorative One Rand silver coin was issued in 1969 to commemorate the death of Dr Eben Dönges the previous year.
Theophilus Ebenhaezer ('Eben') Dönges (1898 - 1968) was a South African politician who was elected State President of South Africa, but died before he could take office, aged 69. He was to succeed C.R. Swart on his retirement on 1 June 1967, but suffered a stroke and fell into a coma before he could take office. He died on 10 January 1968 without regaining consciousness. His deputy Tom Naudé acted for him until 6 December 1967 when he officially replaced Dönges.
Obverse
The obverse depicts the bust of Dr Theophilus Ebenhaezer Dönges facing right.
Below the shoulder truncation, the initials of the designer: T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around right, the legend SOUTH AFRICA in English and the date of issue 1969.
Reverse
The reverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Below that on the right side, the initials of the designer: T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
The numeral value and the denomination, 1 R (One Rand) are separated by the Coat of Arms.
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| Silver R1 MS Set |
SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1970 S.africa HUMAN COLLECTION
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NGC MS 66
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Joint Finest Known! (1/4)
Total Graded: 26
Mintage: 14,050
These Silver One Rand coins were only issued in mint sets and not for regular circulation. Circulating R1 coins were re-introduced in 1977 with a smaller diameter and in nickel.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1970 *.
Below the Coat of Arms on the right side, in small letters the initials of the designer T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Silver R1 MS Set |
SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1971 S.africa
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NGC MS 64
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Joint Finest Known! (1/4)
Total Graded: 15
Mintage: 20,000
These Silver One Rand coins were only issued in mint sets and not for regular circulation. Circulating R1 coins were re-introduced in 1977 with a smaller diameter and in nickel.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1971 *.
Below the Coat of Arms on the right side, in small letters the initials of the designer T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Silver R1 MS Set |
SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1972 S.africa
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NGC MS 66
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Joint Finest Known! (1/8)
Total Graded: 32
Mintage: 20,000
These Silver One Rand coins were only issued in mint sets and not for regular circulation. Circulating R1 coins were re-introduced in 1977 with a smaller diameter and in nickel.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1972 *.
Below the Coat of Arms on the right side, in small letters the initials of the designer T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Silver R1 MS Set |
SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1973 S.africa HUMAN COLLECTION
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NGC MS 66
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Joint 2nd Finest Known (1/6)
In Higher Grades: 1
Total Graded: 27
Mintage: 20,000
These Silver One Rand coins were only issued in mint sets and not for regular circulation. Circulating R1 coins were re-introduced in 1977 with a smaller diameter and in nickel.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1973 *.
Below the Coat of Arms on the right side, in small letters the initials of the designer T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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| Silver R1 MS Set |
SOUTH AFRICA
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S1R 1974 S.africa PRETORIA MINT ANNIVERSARY
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NGC MS 69
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Joint Finest Known and exceptional! (1/5)
Total Graded: 39
Mintage: 20,475
This commemorative One Rand silver coin was issued in 1974 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the South African Mint the year before.
In 1910, the separate provinces of Transvaal, Orange Free State, Natal and the Cape Colony were brought together to form the Union of South Africa as a Dominion of the British Empire. The Mint Act of 1919 served to establish a branch of the Royal Mint in the city of Pretoria, and this mint began producing the Imperial gold pound (sovereign) in 1923. In July of 1941, however, ties between South Africa and the Royal Mint were severed, and the mint became known as the South African Mint thereafter.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Below that on the right side, the designer's initials, T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1974 *.
Reverse
The reverse shows the entrance to the building of the mint in a central circle. Surrounding the circle, five sectors displaying four historic coin designs, and the coin value. Clockwise from the lower left:
- the ship from the pre-decimal half penny and penny reverse
- the two Cape sparrow birds from the bronze half cent and bronze one cent coins, and the anniversary date 1923
- the Protea flower from the pre-decimal three pence and sixpence and the two and a half cents and the silver five cents coins, and the anniversary date 1973
- the flowers from the nickel fifty cents coin
- the value and denomination 1 R (One Rand) and the designer's initials, T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
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S1R 1975 S.africa
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NGC MS 66
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Joint Finest Known! (1/7)
Total Graded: 13
Mintage: 20,000
These Silver One Rand coins were only issued in mint sets and not for regular circulation. Circulating R1 coins were re-introduced in 1977 with a smaller diameter and in nickel.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1975 *.
Below the Coat of Arms on the right side, in small letters the initials of the designer T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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S1R 1976 S.africa
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NGC MS 65
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Joint 3rd Finest Known.
In Higher Grades: 5
Total Graded: 19
Mintage: 20,000
These Silver One Rand coins were only issued in mint sets and not for regular circulation. Circulating R1 coins were re-introduced in 1977 with a smaller diameter and in nickel.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1976 *.
Below the Coat of Arms on the right side, in small letters the initials of the designer T.S. (for Tommy Sasseen).
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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S1R 1985 S.africa PARLIAMENT ANNIVERSARY
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Joint Finest Known! (1/2)
Total Graded: 46
Mintage: 8,731
This silver commemorative one Rand was issued to mark the 75th anniversary of the Parliament of South Africa.
The Parliament building in Cape Town appears on the reverse (designed by Arthur Sutherland), while the obverse (designed by Timothy Bell) displays symbols of Parliament.
There is also a one-ounce gold coin with the same design and the specifications of a Krugerrand.
Obverse
On the obverse, centrally, crossed scepter and mace - symbols of Parliament. Above, a lion holding four bound sticks (representing the four provinces of South Africa), which is the crest of the Coat of Arms of South Africa. Below, the shield of Coat of Arms of South Africa; it is quartered, each quarter being a symbol of the four provinces of South Africa: an ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province, and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province.
Around the rim of the coin, the inscription SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA · 1985 · (Suid-Afrika is the name of the country in Afrikaans, which was the only official language apart from English at the time the coin was issued).
Reverse
The reverse depicts the Parliament building in Cape Town. Around above, in Afrikaans and English, PARLEMENT PARLIAMENT; below, the anniversary dates 1910 - 1985.
Below the depiction of the building, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
In the right field under the building, the artist's initials ALS (for Arthur Sutherland).
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S1R 1986 S.africa JOHANNESBURG ANNIVERSARY
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NGC MS 67
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Joint Finest Known! (1/6)
Total Graded: 17
Mintage: 7,501
This commemorative One Rand silver coin marks the Centenary (100th anniversary) of Johannesburg.
Johannesburg (Zulu and Xhosa: eGoli) is the largest city in South Africa and one of the 50 largest urban areas in the world. It is the provincial capital and largest city of Gauteng, which is the wealthiest province in South Africa. Johannesburg is the seat of the Constitutional Court, the highest court in South Africa.
The city was established in 1886 following the discovery of gold on what had been a farm. Due to the extremely large gold deposit found along the Witwatersrand, within ten years, the population had grown to 100,000 inhabitants. In 1986 (when the coin was issued), its population was close to 2 million.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1986 *.
Below the Coat of Arms on the left side, in small letters the initials of the designer ALS (for Arthur Sutherland).
Reverse
Symbolizing the historical development of the city, in the foreground of the reverse is a miner panning for gold in a stream. Behind, mine gear, sheds, and a mine dump. Behind that, an outline of the modern Johannesburg skyline.
Below the miner and to the right, in small letters, the designer's initials LV (for Linda Vermeulen).
Around above, the inscription 1886 JOHANNESBURG 1986.
Around below, EEN RAND ONE (the value and denomination, Een Rand in Afrikaans and, mirror-like, One Rand in English).
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S1R 1987 S.africa
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NGC MS 64
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Joint 3rd Finest Known.
In Higher Grades: 3
Total Graded: 21
Mintage: 4,526
These Silver One Rand coins were not issued for regular circulation.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1987 *.
Below the Coat of Arms on the left side, in small letters the initials of the designer ALS (for Arthur Sutherland).
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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S1R 1988 S.africa BARTOLOMEU DIAS
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Joint 2nd Finest Known. (1/3)
In Higher Grades: 1
Total Graded: 26
Mintage: 7,091
This commemorative One Rand silver coin marks the 500th anniversary of the voyage of Bartolomeu Dias to South Africa.
Bartolomeu Dias (anglicised: Bartholomew Diaz; c. 1450 - 1500), a nobleman of the Portuguese royal household, was a Portuguese explorer. He sailed around the southernmost tip of Africa in 1488, the first European to do so, setting up the route from Europe to Asia later on. Dias is the first European during the Age of Discovery to anchor at what is present-day South Africa.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1988 *.
Below the Coat of Arms on the left side, in small letters the initials of the designer ALS (for Arthur Sutherland).
Reverse
The reverse of the coin shows a map of Africa and parts of Europe, with a "compass rose" to the left, and a small sailing ship - representing the caravel "São Cristóvão" (Saint Christopher) of Bartolomeu Dias.
Below the caravel in small letters, the designer's initials SE (for Susan Erasmus).
Around above, the inscription 1488 DIAS 1988.
Around below, EEN RAND ONE (the value and denomination, Een Rand in Afrikaans and, mirror-like, One Rand in English).
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S1R 1988 S.africa HUGUENOTS TERCENTENNARY
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NGC MS 65
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Joint Finest Known and difficult coin in high grades! (1/2)
Total Graded: 30
Mintage: 5,497
This commemorative One Rand silver coin marks the 300th anniversary of the settlement of the Huguenots in South Africa.
The Huguenots were French Protestants who held to the Reformed, or Calvinist, tradition of Protestantism. Their rebellions in the 1620s resulted in the abolition of their political and military privileges. They retained the religious provisions of the Edict of Nantes, which granted them substantial religious, political and military autonomy, until the rule of King Louis XIV who gradually increased persecution of Protestantism until he issued the Edict of Fontainebleau (1685). This ended legal recognition of Protestantism in France and the Huguenots were forced to either convert to Catholicism or flee as refugees. Louis XIV claimed that the French Huguenot population was reduced from about 900,000 or 800,000 adherents to just 1,000 or 1,500.
The first organised group of Huguenots set sail from the Netherlands to the Dutch East India Company post at the Cape of Good Hope. The largest portion of the Huguenots to settle in the Cape arrived between 1688 and 1689 in seven ships as part of the organised migration, but quite a few arrived as late as 1700. They later integrated with the Dutch communities; their legacy now lives mostly in place names and family names. The wine industry in South Africa owes a significant debt to the Huguenots, some of whom had vineyards in France, or were brandy distillers, and used their skills in their new home.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1988 *.
Below the Coat of Arms on the left side, in small letters the initials of the designer ALS (for Arthur Sutherland).
Reverse
The central part of the reverse features a representation of the Huguenot Monument in Franschoek in Western Cape province, South Africa. Separated by the monument, the anniversary dates 1688 and 1988.
Below the monument, the designer's initials TB (for Timothy Bell).
Around above, the inscription in French: LES HUGUENOTS.
Around below, EEN RAND ONE (the value and denomination, Een Rand in Afrikaans and, mirror-like, One Rand in English).
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S1R 1988 S.africa THE GREAT TREK
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NGC MS 67
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In Higher Grades: 3
Total Graded: 27
Mintage: 6,855
This commemorative One Rand silver coin marks the 150th anniversary of the Great Trek.
The Great Trek (Afrikaans: Die Groot Trek; Dutch: De Grote Trek), starting in 1836 in southern Africa, was a mass migration of Dutch-speaking inhabitants of the British-run Cape Colony, who left the Cape and travelled eastward by wagon train, into the interior of the continent, in order to live beyond the reach of the British colonial administration. Both the Cape Colony and the area newly settled by the migrants later became part of what is today the country of South Africa. The Great Trek was spurred by rising tensions between rural descendants of the Cape's original, mostly Dutch, European settlers, known collectively as Boers, and the later, mostly British, settlers, who had taken control of the Cape on behalf of the British Empire. It was also spurred by an increasing yearning among members of the various Boer communities to live in a more isolationist, semi-nomadic way than had become possible in Cape Town, which was becoming much more administratively complex under British management. Boers who took part in the Great Trek identified themselves as voortrekkers, meaning "pioneers" or "pathfinders" (literally "fore-trekkers") in Dutch and Afrikaans.
The Great Trek led directly to the founding of several autonomous Boer republics, namely the South African Republic (also known simply as the Transvaal), the Orange Free State, and the Natalia Republic. It was also responsible for the displacement of the Northern Ndebele people, and was one of several decisive factors influencing the decline and collapse of the Zulu Kingdom.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1988 *.
Below the Coat of Arms on the left side, in small letters the initials of the designer ALS (for Arthur Sutherland).
Reverse
There reverse of the coin features a wagon wheel from which three arrows show forward movement, adapted from a design commissioned by the Afrikaner cultural organization, the F.A.K.
Around above, the inscription in Afrikaans GROOT TREK (Great Trek). To the right of the wheel, on two lines the anniversary dates 1838 and 1988.
Around below, EEN RAND ONE (the value and denomination, Een Rand in Afrikaans and, mirror-like, One Rand in English).
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S1R 1989 S.africa
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WOW - Stand-alone Finest Known by 2 grades! (1/1)
Total Graded: 19
Mintage: 3,684
These Silver One Rand coins were not issued for regular circulation. Circulating R1 coins were introduced in 1977 with a smaller diameter and in nickel.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1989 *.
Below the Coat of Arms on the left side, in small letters the initials of the designer ALS (for Arthur Sutherland).
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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S1R 1990 S.africa
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WOW - Stand-alone Finest Known! (1/1)
Total Graded: 19
Mintage: 4,460
These Silver One Rand coins were not issued for regular circulation. Circulating R1 coins were introduced in 1977 with a smaller diameter and in nickel.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms. It contains representation of the four provinces within the Union.
The Coat of Arms features a shield quartered, each quarter a symbol of one of the four provinces of South Africa. An ox wagon represents Transvaal Province, a woman with an anchor represents Cape Province, two wildebeests represent Natal Province and an orange tree represents the Orange Free State Province. The crest of the arms features a lion holding four bound sticks. The supporters are a springbok and a gemsbok. Below the arms, the Latin motto, EX UNITATE VIRES (translated at first as "Union Is Strength", but from 1961 translated as "Unity Is Strength").
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1990 *.
Below the Coat of Arms on the left side, in small letters the initials of the designer ALS (for Arthur Sutherland).
Reverse
The reverse shows a Springbok antelope, jumping to the right.
Above the Springbok and to the left, the motto SOLI DEO GLORIA (translated from Latin: Glory to God alone).
Below, the value and denomination 1 RAND.
Below left, the artist's initials J. v. Z. (for Jan van Zyl).
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S1R 1991 S.africa NURSING SCHOOLS
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NGC MS 67
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Joint 2nd Finest Known. (1/9)
In Higher Grades: 1
Total Graded: 53
Mintage: 4,901
1991 saw the introduction of the new PROTEA SERIES COINS for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 1991 Commemorative issue celebrated the Centenary of South African Nursing Schools in South Africa.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1991 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
Central cross design with oil lamp, dates above and below, surrounded by legend.
Around left, the inscription in Afrikaans VERPLEGING. Around right, the inscription in English NURSING.
Top center, EEN RAND ONE (the value and denomination). Een Rand in Afrikaans, and One Rand in English.
Designer: Bobby McFarlane
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S1R 1992 S.africa COINAGE CENTENNIAL
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NGC MS 68
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Total Graded: 40
Mintage: 5,826
1991 saw the introduction of the new PROTEA SERIES COINS for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 1992 Commemorative issue celebrated the Centenary of South African Coinage.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1992 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
Quadrant-like design of 4 coins (top) 1 gold Pond 1892, (left) 2 Rand, (right) 1 gold Sovereign 1923 and bottom, gold 2R.
Legend: Above, motto in Latin - SOLI DEO GLORIA - meaning Glory to God alone.
Bottom center, EEN RAND ONE (the value and denomination). Een Rand in Afrikaans, and One Rand in English.
Period years: Left 1892 and Right 1992
Designer: L. Lotriet (LL)
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S1R 1993 S.africa BANKING BICENTENNIAL
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NGC MS 69
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Joint Finest Known! (1/3)
Total Graded: 21
Mintage: 3,677
1991 saw the introduction of the new PROTEA SERIES COINS for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 1993 Commemorative issue celebrated 200 years of Banking in South Africa.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1993 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
In the center, a stack of coins with an outline of the SA Reserve Bank building in Pretoria, 1793 VOC Doit and 1993 Krugerrand to the left and a lion's head on the right.
Legend: Around top, the inscription in Afrikaans BANKWESE and inscription in English BANKING.
Bottom center, EEN RAND ONE (the value and denomination). Een Rand in Afrikaans, and One Rand in English.
Period years: Left 1793 and Right 1993
Designer: L. Lotriet (LL)
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S1R 1994 S.africa CONSERVATION
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NGC MS 68
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Joint 2nd Finest Known. (1/7)
In Higher Grades: 3
Total Graded: 22
Mintage: 6,484
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 1994 Commemorative issue celebrated 100 years of Conversation in South Africa.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1994 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
Outline of map of South Africa. Within this outline the animal big five which consists of the Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo and Lion. A scene of flora & fauna protected by the hands of conservation custodians, with the outline of South Africa in the background.
Legend: On the sides, the inscription 1894 and BEWARING in Afrikaans and inscription in English conservation with date 1994.
Top center, 1 RAND.
Designer: L. Lotriet (LL)
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S1R 1995 S.africa RAILWAY CENTENNIAL
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NGC MS 69
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Joint Finest Known! (1/7)
Total Graded: 58
Mintage: 3,515
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 1995 Commemorative issue celebrated 100 years of Railways in South Africa.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Around left, the name of the country in Afrikaans: SUID-AFRIKA; around right, the name in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1995 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
The outer design represents the NZASM tunnel between Waterval Onder and Waterval Boven out of which comes the steam train on the rack railway, emerging from a symbolic gear, representing industry and also a tunnel. The rails cross over a bridge representing the bridging of International boundaries.
Top center, PROTEA and just below 1 RAND.
Designer: Brian Hartland
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S1R 1996 PROTEA S.africa CONSTITUTION
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NGC MS 69
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Joint Finest Known and difficult in high grades! (1/2)
Total Graded: 47
Mintage: 2,128
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 1996 commemorative issue celebrated the New Constitution of South Africa.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1996 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
A symbolic open book representing the new constitution of South Africa with a constitutional logo on the left page and a hand holding a pen signing the constitution book on the right. Around and inside the landing, symbolic figures representing the population, all joined representing unity. The hand also symbolizing the hand of the people which is embodied in the unity of the figures.
Top center PROTEA, and at the bottom 1 RAND.
Designer: Susan Erasmus
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S1R 1997 PROTEA S.africa SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN
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NGC MS 68
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Joint 2nd Finest Known. (1/5)
In Higher Grades: 1
Total Graded: 54
Mintage: 983
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 1997 commemorative issue celebrates the role of Women within South Africa and Internationally.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1997 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
Woman's face depicting the harsh South African countryside - Mother Earth, flowing into Sister Moon.
Inscription: PROTEA written in different styles of lettering symbolizing the many, and often conflicting, issues which woman face in their lives.
Left bottom 1 RAND.
Designer: Susan Erasmus
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S1R 1998 PROTEA S.africa YEAR OF THE CHILD
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NGC MS 69
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Joint Finest Known! (1/3)
Total Graded: 46
Mintage: 674
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 1998 commemorative issue celebrates Children within the South Africa society.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1998 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
The 'life's puzzle which awaits our children. PROTEA on one of the blocks of the puzzle.
Designer: Susan Erasmus
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S1R 1999 PROTEA S.africa MINE TOWER
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NGC MS 69
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WOW - Stand-alone and exceptional Finest Known! (1/1)
Total Graded: 61
Mintage: 3,660
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 1999 commemorative issue celebrated the Gold Mining Industry in South Africa.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 1999 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
A gold mine shaft headgear structure silhouetted against the cityscape of modern Johannesburg, the historical heart of the gold mining industry in South Africa.
Lettering: Protea R1
Designer: MJ Scheepers (MJS)
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S1R 2000 PROTEA S.africa WINE PRODUCTION
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NGC MS 67
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Joint 2nd Finest Known. (1/14)
In Higher Grades: 3
Total Graded: 43
Mintage: 712
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 2000 commemorative issue celebrated the Wine Industry in South Africa.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 2000 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
Illustrates the beginning and the end of the wine making process, namely from unprocessed grapes to wine in barrels.
Lettering: R1 Protea
Designer: A. Minnie (AM)
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S1R 2001 S.africa TOURISM THE KLEYNHANS COLLECTION
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NGC MS 68
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Joint Finest Known! (1/5)
Total Graded: 55
Mintage: 616
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 2001 commemorative issue celebrated the role and importance of Tourism to South Africa.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 2001 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
Elements from the fast-growing tourism industry, showcasing a steam train and flower.
Lettering: South Africa PROTEA R1
Designer: MJ Scheepers (MJS)
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S1R 2002 PROTEA S.africa JOHANNESBURG WORLD SUMMIT
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NGC MS 68
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RARE!
WOW - Stand-alone Finest Known! (1/1)
Total Graded: 28
Mintage: ONLY 118
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 2002 commemorative issue celebrated the World Summit on Sustainable Development that took place in South Africa from 26 August to 4 September 2002. It was convened to discuss sustainable development organizations, 10 years after the first Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro - hence it was also informally nicknamed "Rio+10".
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 2002 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
Features and Globe and World Summit Logo.
Lettering: Johannesburg World Summit 2002; People; R1
Designer: MJ Scheepers (MJS)
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S1R 2002 PROTEA S.africa FOOTBALL
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NGC MS 68
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Joint Finest Known! (1/5)
Total Graded: 48
Mintage: 527
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
Another 2002 commemorative issue that celebrated the 10th anniversary of the South African National soccer Team, affectionately called Bafana Bafana.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 2002 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
Featuring a soccer player scoring a goal.
Lettering: Protea R1; Bafana Bafana 1992-2002
Designer: P Botes (PB)
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S1R 2003 PROTEA S.africa CRICKET
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NGC MS 68
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Joint Finest Known! (1/5)
Total Graded: 75
Mintage: 447
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 2003 commemorative issue celebrated the 2003 Cricket World Cup which was co-hosted by South Africa.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 2003 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
Featuring a cricket player about to bowl his next delivery.
Lettering: Protea R1
Designer: MJ Scheepers (MJS)
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S1R 2004 S.africa DEMOCRACY ANNIVERSARY
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NGC MS 69
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Joint Finest Known! (1/3)
Total Graded: 51
Mintage: 497
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 2004 commemorative issue celebrated the 10th anniversary of South African Democracy.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 2004 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
Featuring National fauna and flora element of South Africa.
Bird - Blue Crane, Antelope - Springbok, Flower - King Protea, Tree - Yellow Wood and Fish - Galjoen.
Lettering: 1994-2004 and R1
Designer: Aldrid Minnie (AM)
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S1R 2005 S.africa ALBERT LUTHULI
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NGC MS 68
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Joint 2nd Finest Known. (1/10)
In Higher Grades: 2
Total Graded: 57
Mintage: ONLY 216
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 2005 issue kicks-off a series of commemorative coins celebrating South African Nobel Prize winners.
Albert John Luthuli (c. 1898 – 21 July 1967) was a South African anti-apartheid activist, traditional leader, and politician who served as the President-General of the African National Congress from 1952 until his death in 1967.
In 1961, Luthuli was awarded the 1960 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in leading the nonviolent anti-apartheid movement. Luthuli's supporters brand him as a global icon of peace similar to Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr, the latter of whom was a follower and admirer of Luthuli.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 2005 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
A frontal face of Albert Luthuli, and to the right, a seated Luthuli busy reading.
Lettering: R1; Date 1898-1967 and 1960 Nobel Laureate inscriptions.
Designer: N. van Niekerk (NVN)
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S1R 2006 S.africa DESMOND TUTU
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NGC MS 69
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Joint Finest Known! (1/5)
Total Graded: 88
Mintage: 390
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 2006 issue continues with the South African Nobel Prize winners commemorative coin series.
Desmond Mpilo Tutu (7 October 1931 – 26 December 2021) was a South African Anglican bishop and theologian, known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist. He was Bishop of Johannesburg from 1985 to 1986 and then Archbishop of Cape Town from 1986 to 1996, in both cases being the first black African to hold the position. Theologically, he sought to fuse ideas from black theology with African theology.
As Tutu rose to prominence in the 1970s, different socio-economic groups and political classes held a wide range of views about him, from critical to admiring. He was popular among South Africa's black majority and was internationally praised for his work involving anti-apartheid activism, for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize and other international awards.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 2006 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
A frontal image of Tutu with a stylized cross on the left of the Archbishop and his signature above, on the top right.
Lettering: R1; 1984 Nobel Laureate inscriptions.
Designer: MJ Scheepers (MJS)
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S1R 2007 S.africa FREDERIK WILLEM DE KLERK
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NGC MS 69
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Joint Finest Known! (1/6)
Total Graded: 208
Mintage: 882
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 2007 issue continues with the South African Nobel Prize winners commemorative coin series.
Frederik Willem de Klerk (18 March 1936 – 11 November 2021) was a South African politician who served as state president of South Africa from 1989 to 1994 and as deputy president from 1994 to 1996. As South Africa's last head of state from the era of white-minority rule, he and his government dismantled the apartheid system and introduced universal suffrage. Ideologically a conservative and an economic liberal, he led the National Party (NP) from 1989 to 1997.
De Klerk received many awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize for dismantling apartheid and bringing universal suffrage to South Africa.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 2007 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
A frontal image of FW De Klerk.
Lettering: R1; 1993 Nobel Laureate inscriptions.
Designer: A. Minnie (AM)
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S1R 2007 S.africa NELSON MANDELA
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NGC MS 69
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Joint Finest Known and difficult in high grades! (1/11)
Total Graded: 643
Mintage: 4,061
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 2007 issue continues with the South African Nobel Prize winners commemorative coin series.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by fostering racial reconciliation. Ideologically an African nationalist and socialist, he served as the president of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997.
Globally regarded as an icon of democracy and social justice, he received more than 250 honours, including the Nobel Peace Prize. He is held in deep respect within South Africa, where he is often referred to by his Thembu clan name, Madiba.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 2007 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
A frontal image of Mandela.
Lettering: R1; 1993 Nobel Laureate inscriptions.
Designer: MJ Scheepers (MJS)
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S1R 2008 S.africa MAHATMA GANDHI
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NGC MS 69
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Joint Finest Known! (1/42)
Total Graded: 157
Mintage: 3,707
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 2008 commemorative coin issue is a celebration and tribute to the impact that Mahatma Gandhi had in South Africa.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed non-violent resistance to lead successful campaigns for societal change. Although born in India, at the age of 23 he moved to South Africa in 1893 to represent an Indian merchant in a lawsuit. He went on to live in South Africa for 21 years. It was here that Gandhi raised a family and first employed non-violent resistance in a campaign for civil rights. The honorific Mahātmā (from Sanskrit 'great-souled, venerable'), first applied to him in South Africa in 1914, is now used throughout the world.
In 1915, aged 45, he returned to India and soon set about organising peasants, farmers, and urban labourers to protest against excessive land-tax and discrimination. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
Interestingly, although Gandhi was nominated five times for the Nobel Peace Prize between 1937 and 1948, including the first-ever nomination by the American Friends Service Committee, he was never awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Decades later, the Nobel Committee publicly declared its regret for the omission and admitted to deeply divided nationalistic opinion denying the award. Gandhi was nominated in 1948 but was assassinated before nominations closed. That year, the committee chose not to award the peace prize stating that "there was no suitable living candidate". Later research shows that the possibility of awarding the prize posthumously to Gandhi was discussed and that the reference to no suitable living candidate was to Gandhi.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 2008 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
A frontal image of Mahatma Gandhi as a young lawyer.
Lettering: Along the top the inscription "My Life is my Message. His signature bottom left and the denomination R1 on the left.
Designer: MJ Scheepers (MJS)
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S1R 2009 S.africa NATIONAL ANTHEM
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NGC MS 69
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Joint Finest Known! (1/8)
Total Graded: 117
Mintage: 587
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 2009 commemorative coin issue celebrates the South African National Anthem.
The national anthem of South Africa was adopted in 1997 and is a hybrid song combining extracts of the 19th century Xhosa hymn "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (English: "God Bless Africa", lit. '"Lord Bless Africa"') and the Afrikaans song that was used as the South African national anthem, "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika" (English: "The Voice of South Africa").
Until the early 1990s, the South Africa's national anthem was "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika", an Afrikaans-language song that chronicled the Voortrekkers and their "Great Trek". "Die Stem" is a poem written by C. J. Langenhoven in 1918 and was set to music by Marthinus Lourens de Villiers in 1921.
"Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" was composed by a Methodist school teacher named Enoch Sontonga in 1897. It was first sung as a church hymn but later became an act of political defiance against the apartheid regime.
The South African government adopted both songs as dual national anthems in 1994, when they were performed at Nelson Mandela's inauguration.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 2009 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
A three-quarter bust of Langenhoven and a three-shoulder and bust of Sontonga, with music notes separating the figures.
Lettering: On the left the denomination R1. The names of CJ Langenhoven and Enoch Sontonga. A line of each of the anthems and composition date.
Designer: Aldrid Minnie (AM)
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S1R 2010 S.africa NADINE GORDIMER
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NGC MS 68
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Joint Finest Known and exceptionally difficult in higher grades! (1/2)
Total Graded: 82
Mintage: 2,816
Part of the PROTEA SERIES for the S1R.
The South African Mint released attractive designs and special themes to commemorate special events or awards. Each reverse bears a different design based on the theme for that year.
The 2010 commemorative coin issue celebrates another Nobel Prize Laureate, Nadine Gordimer.
Nadine Gordimer (20 November 1923 – 13 July 2014) was a South African writer and political activist. She received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1991, recognized as a writer "who through her magnificent epic writing has ... been of very great benefit to humanity".
Gordimer's writing dealt with moral and racial issues, particularly apartheid in South Africa. Under that regime, works such as Burger's Daughter and July's People were banned. She was active in the anti-apartheid movement, joining the African National Congress during the days when the organization was banned, and gave Nelson Mandela advice on his famous 1964 defense speech at the trial which led to his conviction for life. She was also active in HIV/AIDS causes.
Obverse
The obverse has an image of the King Protea (Protea cynaroides), the national flower of South Africa.
Centered top, the name of the country in English: SOUTH AFRICA.
Below, the date of issue: * 2010 *.
Designer: Arthur L. Sutherland (ALS)
Reverse
Frontal portrait of Gordimer
Lettering: Extracts of her writing and the denomination R1 to the right.
Designer: N van Niekerk (NVN)
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