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South Africa does not use the "dollar" - it used the "pond" prior to about 1900, the "pound" until 1960, and the "rand" since 1961.
You are probably asking about a Penny from South Africa (KM#46), The coin weighs 9.6000 grams, is made of bronze, and measures 30.8mm in diameter. The front bears an image of Queen Elizabeth the Second and the words "Elizabeth II REGINA" (Latin for "Elizabeth the Second, Queen"). The back bears an image of the a ship (the Dromedaris) on the ocean under full sail, with the date "1959" above, "SOUTH AFRICA" to the right, "SUID-AFRIKA" (Afrikaans for "South Africa") to the left, and "1 D" (abbreviated latin for "One Penny") below. 5,066,000 of these coins were produced for circulation in 1959, with another 900 minted in Proof for collectors.
According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, an example is worth US$0.20 in Fine condition, US$0.35 in Very Fine condition, US$0.75 in Extremely Fine condition, US$2.00 in Uncirculated condition, and US$7.00 in Proof.
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When was South Africa called South Africa?
In 1910 the Union of South Africa was established, it later became the Republic of South Africa in 1961. It is called South Africa, as it is located at the southern point of the African continent.
When did Union of South Africa end?
Union of South Africa ended in 1961.
What is South Africa's year of independence?
1961
When was South Africa founded?
The Union of South Africa was a self ruled British colony from 1910. It declared total independance from Britain in 1931 and the Republic of South Africa was formed in 1961.
In which year did South Africa become a republic?
31st May 1961
Which year did south Africa become a republic?
31st May 1961
Who gave South Africa independence in 1910?
1910-1961 South Africa become a self governing member of the British Commonwealth of nations.In 1961 SA become a Republic an broke all ties with England .
When was the Union of South Africa formed?
The Union of South Africa was formed of 4 independent states in 1910 and remained until the formation of a Republic in 1961.
What is the value of the south African 1961 1 cent?
R100000
What is the value of the 1961 south African ½ cent coin?
R100000
When did South Africa become independent from its colonists?
In December, 1906, Britain restored autonomous government to Transvaal and six months later, to the Orange Free State. In 1910, the two new colonies joined with Natal and Cape to form Union of South Africa. Thus independence is generally thought of as happening in 1910. In 1934 South Africa becomes a republic and leaves the commonwealth.
What year did south Africa become a republic?
South Africa became a Republic on May 31, 1961. The vote on the referendum was approved by 52.29-percent of voters.
