You are asking about a One Cent coin from South Africa (KM#57). The coin is made of brass, weighs 9.42 grams, and is about 30mm in diameter. The front bears a portrait of Jan van Riebeeck (a 17th-century Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town) and the words "UNITY IS STRENGTH" and "EENDRAG MAAK MAG" (Afrikaans for "Unity is Strength"). The back bears an image of a covered wagon with the date "1961" above, the denomination "1 C" below, "SOUTH Africa" to the left and "SUID-AFRIKA" (Afrikaans for "South Africa") to the right. 52,266,000 were produced for circulation in 1961, as well as another 7,530 in Proof for collectors.
According to the Standard Catalog of World coins, an example is worth US$0.15 in Very Fine condition, US$0.40 in Extremely Fine condition, US$1.50 in Uncirculated condition, and US$0.75 in Proof.
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The 1966 South African 50 cents coin is between $3.00 and $6.00.
The value of a 1961 South African one cent coin can vary based on its condition and demand among collectors. Generally, in circulated condition, it may be worth a few cents to a couple of dollars, while uncirculated examples can fetch higher prices, potentially around $5 or more. For an accurate appraisal, it's best to consult a coin dealer or refer to a current coin price guide.
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The 1966 South African 50 cents coin is between $3.00 and $6.00.
The value of a South African 1 cent coin from 1961 can vary depending on its condition and demand among collectors. Typically, a well-preserved coin can be worth a few cents to a couple of dollars, while those in poor condition may be worth less. For an accurate assessment, it's advisable to consult a coin dealer or reference a coin valuation guide.
The half cent is no longer legal tender in South Africa. It is worth 0.5 of 1 cent or 0.05 of 1 Rand.
It is still only worth one cent but cannot be used to purchase anything as the 1cent and 2cent coins are no longer legal tender
A Blue Crane appears on the back of the South African five cent coin.
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