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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€ 19,08R
Continent Africa
Capital city Pretoria
ISO2 ZA
ISO3 ZAF
Catalogued coins 779

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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:

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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.

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Coin Catalog

10 cents (Afrikaans - Venda)

FO#25934
Year: 2024
Weight: 2,00 g
Composition: Copper plated steel
Diameter: 16,00 mm
Edge:

2 rand (Isewula Afrika - iNingizimu Afrika)

FO#21075
Price: 0,71€
Year: 2015
Weight: 5,57 g
Composition: Nickel-plated copper
Diameter: 23,00 mm
Edge: Segmented rifling

10 cents (Afrika - Dzonga)

FO#17673
Price: 0,21€
Year: 2015
Weight: 2,00 g
Composition: Copper plated steel
Diameter: 16,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 rand (iSewula Afrika - iNingizimu Afrika)

FO#19215
Price: 3,65€
Year: 2013
Weight: 9,00 g
Composition: Bimetalica
Diameter: 26,00 mm
Edge: Safety grooving

50 cents (Afrika-Borwa)

FO#25938
Year: 2024
Weight: 4,50 g
Composition: Bronze plated steel
Diameter: 22,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 cents (Suid-Afrika - Afrika Borwa)

FO#19219
Price: 0,70€
Year: 2016
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Copper plated steel
Diameter: 22,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 cents (South Africa - Afrika-Dzonga)

FO#19212
Price: 0,44€
Year: 2013
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Copper plated steel
Diameter: 22,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 cents (Afrikaans - Venda)

FO#25935
Year: 2024
Weight: 3,39 g
Composition: Gold (0,999)
Diameter: 16,50 mm
Edge:

10 cents (South Africa)

FO#17674
Price: 0,28€
Year: 2016
Weight: 2,00 g
Composition: Copper plated steel
Diameter: 16,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 cents (Afrika Borwa - Aforika Borwa)

FO#20508
Price: 0,79€
Year: 2015
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Bronze plated steel
Diameter: 22,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 cents (Aforika Borwa)

FO#17102
Price: 0,20€
Year: 2017
Weight: 2,00 g
Composition: Copper plated steel
Diameter: 16,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

2 rand (100th Anniversary of the Union - iNingizimu Afrika - uMzantsi Afrika)

FO#19503
Year: 2014
Weight: 6,00 g
Composition: Nickel-plated copper
Diameter: 23,00 mm
Edge: Segmented rifling

10 cents (Ningizimu Afrika)

FO#19216
Price: 0,01€ - 2,21€
Year: 2014
Weight: 2,00 g
Composition: Copper plated steel
Diameter: 16,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 rand ( Afrika-Dzonga)

FO#25939
Year: 2024
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Nickel plated steel
Diameter: 20,00 mm
Edge:

5 rand (Afurika Tshipembe - iSewula Afrika)

FO#18431
Price: 2,74€
Year: 2014
Weight: 9,50 g
Composition: Bimetalica
Diameter: 26,00 mm
Edge:

10 cents (Afurika Tshipembe)

FO#19213
Year: 2013
Weight: 2,00 g
Composition: Copper plated steel
Diameter: 16,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 cents (Afrikaans - Venda)

FO#25936
Year: 2024
Weight: 31,10 g
Composition: Silver (0,999)
Diameter: 38,70 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 cents (uMzantsi Afrika)

FO#20542
Year: 2020
Weight: 2,00 g
Composition: Copper plated steel
Diameter: 16,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 cents (uMzantsi Afrika - Suid-Afrika)

FO#17103
Year: 2017
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Bronze plated steel
Diameter: 22,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 cents (Aforika Borwa - South Africa)

FO#19217
Year: 2014
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Bronze plated steel
Diameter: 22,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

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