SOUTH AFRICA COINS: THE R1(1/10oz) GOLD COIN
R1 gold coins Series were first re-introduced in 1997 as collectable coins (proof quality commemorative coins). The first R1 gold coins(22 karats) were minted in 1961 when South Africa became a Republic. These were minted until 1983.Specifications of R1 Gold Coins
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE R1 GOLD COIN - 1997 TO DATE
Size
|
1/10 ounce
|
|---|---|
|
Edge |
Reeded |
Mass
|
3.110 gm
|
Diameter
|
16.50 mm
|
Thickness
|
1.0mm
|
Metal Content
|
Au 999.9 (24crt)
|
These are great collectable coins and offer a good investment option.
THE R1 GOLD COIN THEMES
| Year | Theme | Mintage | Theme/Series |
| 1997 |
Heart Transplant
|
1,000 |
Cultural
|
| 1998 |
The San People
|
1,000 |
Cultural
|
| 1999 |
The Zulu Culture
|
664 |
Cultural
|
| 2000 |
The Xhosa Culture (old COA)
|
564 |
Cultural
|
| 2000 |
The Xhosa Culture (new COA)
|
395 |
Cultural
|
| 2001 |
The Sotho Culture (cold COA)
|
236 | Cultural |
| 2002 |
The Tswana People
|
300
|
Cultural
|
| 2003 |
The Tsonga People
|
348
|
Cultural
|
| 2004 |
The Venda People
|
380
|
Cultural
|
| 2005 |
The Ndebele People
|
411 |
Cultural
|
| 2006 |
The Ema-Swati People
|
482 |
Cultural
|
| 2007 |
The Afrikaner People
|
734 |
Cultural
|
| 2007 |
Word Cup Soccer
|
2,000 |
Soccer
|
| 2008 |
Word Cup Soccer
|
2,000 |
Soccer
|
| 2009 |
Word Cup Soccer
|
2,000 |
Soccer |
| 2009 |
The Bapedi People
|
2,000 |
Cultural
|
| 2010 |
Word Cup Soccer
|
2,000 |
Soccer |
| 2011 |
The African Honey Bee
|
528 |
South African Pollinators
|
| 2012 |
The African Monarch Butterfly (Danaus Chrysippus)
|
323 |
South African Pollinators
|
| 2013 | The Egyptian Fruit Bat |
147 |
South African Pollinators
|
|
2014 |
Southern Double Collared Sunbird |
217 |
South African Pollinators |
|
2015 |
The Nile Crocodile |
187 |
Reptiles of South Afri |
|
2016 |
The Cape Dwarf Chameleon |
500 |
Reptiles of South Africa |
|
2017 |
The Puff Adder |
500 |
Reptiles of South Africa |
|
2018 |
The Padloper |
500 |
Reptiles of South Africa |
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| 2023 |