1 Rand SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA

Features

Issuer South Africa
Period Republic (1961-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Years 1970-1990
Value 1 Rand
1 ZAR = USD 0.05
Currency Rand (1961-date)
Composition Silver (.800)
Weight 15.0 g
Diameter 32.7 mm
Thickness 2.25 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
1785
References KM# 88,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Hern# D286-9, 291-301, 305/6, 310/1
Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th edition). Gary Levitan, Ferndale, South Africa.

Obverse

South Africa coat of arms with the motto "Ex Unitate Vires" (Power Through Unity). Country name both in Afrikaans and English.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA
EX UNITATE VIRES
A.L.S
1988

Engraver: Arthur L Sutherland

Reverse

Springbok
"Soli Deo gloria" is one of the five Reformers' basic beliefs during the Protestant Reformation. It means "Glory to God alone".

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOLI DEO GLORIA
1RAND
J.v.Z

Engraver: Jan van Zyl

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902; 1923-1992)

Comments

Obverse engraver initials varieties exist:
1970-83 - 'T.S.' below base of Coat of Arms right hand side (Tommy Sasseen)
1984 - no engraver initials (Arthur Sutherland)
1987-90 - 'A.L.S.' below base of Coat of Arms left hand side (Arthur Sutherland)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1970  Photo 14 050 $ 15 9% Hern#D286; 'T.S.'
1970  10 000 $ 11 4% Hern#D286; 'T.S.'; Proof
1971  20 000 $ 6.70 $ 12 $ 15 10% Hern#D287; 'T.S.'
1971  12 000 4% Hern#D287; 'T.S.'; Proof
1972  Photo 20 000 $ 12 7% Hern#D288; 'T.S.'
1972  10 000 $ 11 4% Hern#D288; 'T.S.'; Proof
1973  20 000 $ 11 8% Hern#D289; 'T.S.'
1973  10 850 3% Hern#D289; 'T.S.'; Proof
1975  20 000 9% Hern#D291; 'T.S.'
1975  18 000 $ 9.30 4% Hern#D291; 'T.S.'; Proof
1976  20 000 $ 15 11% Hern#D292; 'T.S.'
1976  21 000 $ 8.90 5% Hern#D292; 'T.S.'; Proof
1977  19 000 $ 13 28% Hern#D294; 'T.S.'; Proof only
1978  Photo 17 000 15% Hern#D295; 'T.S.'; Proof only
1979  15 000 8% Hern#D296; 'T.S.'; Proof only
1980  15 000 $ 16 7% Hern#D297; 'T.S.'; Proof only
1981  10 000 6% Hern#D298; 'T.S.'; Proof only
1982  12 000 $ 13 6% Hern#D299; 'T.S.'; Proof only
1983  14 135 $ 14 8% Hern#D300; 'T.S.'; Proof only
1984  11 250 $ 16 6% Hern#D301; no initials; Proof only
1987  Photo 4 526 6% Hern#D305; 'A.L.S.'
1987  12 719 $ 16 3% Hern#D305; 'A.L.S.'; Proof
1988  21 5% Hern#D306; 'A.L.S.'
1988  7 250 5% Hern#D306; 'A.L.S.'; Proof
1989  Photo 3 684 5% Hern#D310; 'A.L.S.'
1989  15 025 $ 11 5% Hern#D310; 'A.L.S.'; Proof
1990  4 460 1.9% Hern#D311
1990  7 117 6% Hern#D311; Proof, with Sasseen and Sutherland mark

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rand (SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA)
Katz
Auction 96
Lot 2175
Internet Archive
23 Sep 2023 1970 – Hern#D286; 'T.S.' UNC USD 18.38
(EUR 17.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rand (SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA)
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 626
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1972 – Hern#D288; 'T.S.' UNC USD 11.89
(EUR 11.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rand (SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA)
Katz
Auction 67
Lot 2874
Internet Archive
24 Sep 2022 1978 – Hern#D295; 'T.S.'; Proof only UNC USD 18.38
(EUR 17.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rand (SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rand (SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rand (SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA)
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 2073
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 1987 – Hern#D305; 'A.L.S.' UNC USD 11.89
(EUR 11.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rand (SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rand (SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rand (SUID AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA)
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 3359
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1989 – Hern#D310; 'A.L.S.' UNC USD 28.10
(EUR 26.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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