South Africa Coins
The official currency of South Africa is the rand, introduced in 1961 following the declaration of the Republic. The South African monetary system has evolved significantly throughout its history, reflecting the country's political and economic changes. South African numismatics offers a fascinating insight into the nation's rich cultural heritage and historical events.
South African monetary history
Prior to the introduction of the rand, South Africa used the South African pound, which was in circulation from 1910 to 1961. During the colonial period, various currencies were used, including the Dutch royal and the British pound. The transition to the rand marked an important milestone in the country's monetary history, coinciding with its exit from the Commonwealth and the adoption of a decimal system.
Numismatic milestones
One of the highlights of South African numismatics is the Krugerrand coin series, introduced in 1967. These gold coins became a global standard for investment in precious metals. Another significant milestone was the introduction of new coin series in 1989 and 2002, which reflected the country's political transition to democracy, featuring designs that celebrate South Africa's cultural diversity and indigenous wildlife.
| Country | South Africa |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Rand (ZAR) |
| 1€ | 19,10R |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital city | Pretoria |
| ISO2 | ZA |
| ISO3 | ZAF |
| Catalogued coins | 782 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable South Africa coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
1 rand (SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA)
20 cents (SUID-AFRIKA)
1 cent (Balthazar J. Vorster - SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA)
5 rand (Ningizimu Afrika - Afurika Tshipembe)
5 rand (SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA)
2 rand (SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA)
5 rand (Nelson Mandela - ININGIZIMU AFRIKA)
5 rand (ININGIZUMU AFRIKA / AFRIKA TSHIPEMBE / SUID-AFRIKA)
1 cent (Nicolaas Diederichs - SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA)
50 cents (SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA)
5 rand (Aforika Borwa - Afrika Borwa)
1 cent (SUID-AFRIKA)
1 rand (Balthazar J. Vorster - SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA)
50 cents (AFRIKA BORWA)
1 rand (SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA)
5 cents (SOUTH AFRICA)
1 penny (George V)
1 cent (SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA)
20 cents (SOUTH AFRICA)
1 penny (Elizabeth II)
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