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½ Cent, South Africa, 1962
South Africa, Van Riebeeck, 1962, Large Half cent, Brass
First Decimal, Republic of South Africa Series, 1961 to 1964, The Transitional Period
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The Large Half cent: 1962 Republic of South Africa Series – Van Riebeeck
Coin Specifications
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
1962(1961-1964) |
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Value |
½ Cent (0.005 ZAR) |
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Metal |
Brass(Copper 0.750, Tin 0.005, Zinc 0.245) |
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Weight |
5.7 gm |
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Diameter |
25.60 mm |
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Thickness |
1.80 mm |
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Engraver |
George Edward Kruger Gray (Reverse) Wiilie Myburg (Obverse) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Demonetized |
Yes |
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Obverse |
Portrait of Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town. Lettering: EENDRAG MAAK MAG * UNITY IS STRENGTH * |
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Reverse |
Cape sparrows Lettering: |
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Edge |
Smooth |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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1961 |
39,196,298 |
7,530 |
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1962 |
17,899,076 |
3,8441 |
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1963 |
11,615,276 |
4,025 |
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1964 |
9,273,905 |
16,000 |