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20 Cent, South Africa, 1961
South Africa, Van Riebeeck, 1961, Twenty Cent, Silver
First Decimal, Republic of South Africa Series, 1961 to 1964, The Transitional Period
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The Twenty Cents: 1961 Republic of South Africa Series – Van Riebeeck
Two Varieties are known:
- 1961 Double Struck
- 1962 Date numerals are longer and thinner
Coin Specifications
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
1961(1961-1964) |
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Value |
20 Cents |
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Metal |
Silver 0.500, Copper 0.500 - Silver content 5.65gm |
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Weight |
11.3104gm |
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Diameter |
28.70mm |
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Thickness |
2.39mm |
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Engraver |
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 |
Coat of Arms and the name in both English and Afrikaans Lettering: |
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Edge |
Reeded |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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1961 |
2,961,919 |
7,530 |
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1962 |
3,571,654 |
3,844 |
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1963 |
4,384,368 |
4,025 |
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1964 |
4,350,590 |
16,000 |