R1, South Africa, 2025, Nickel-plated Steel
R1, South Africa, 2025, Nickel-plated Steel. Part of the Fourth Decimal Series, the Two Rand circulating coin was introduced in 2023.
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The R1 Nickel-Plated Steel coin change is very striking, replacing the iconic Springbok with the King Protea from 2023.
As of 1 January 2023, the South African Reserve Bank has unveiled a new design and composition of South Africa’s circulation coins. In order to reflect every official language in the currency, the "South Africa" imprint appears multiple times in different languages: three times on the R5 coin, once on the R1, and twice on each of the R2, 50c, 20c, and 10c coins.
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
2025 |
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Value |
R1, One Rand, 1 ZAR, 1 Rand |
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Metal |
Nickel-plated Steel |
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Weight |
5gm |
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Diameter |
20mm |
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Thickness |
1.8mm |
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Obverse Design |
M. J. Scheepers(MJS) |
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Reverse Design |
V. L. Chipa(VLC) |
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Shape |
Round |
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The last issue of the series |
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Obverse |
Depicts a national coat of arms for South Africa, the country name in Ndebelel anguage, the date above, engraver's initials below. The Coat of Arms has many elements organized into two oval groups, one on top of the other. Together the two ovals create a symbol of infinity. The Lower or Foundation Oval: At the base is the motto "Diverse People Unite" written in the Khoisan language of the ǀXam people. On either side of the motto, pairs of elephant tusks. The tusks enclose two ears of wheat.
At the center is a shield. On the shield are depicted two Khoisan figures. The Khoisan are the oldest inhabitants of South Africa.
The figures on the shield are based on the Linton Panel and face each other in greeting and unity. Above the shield, a crossed spear and knobkierie separate the lower oval from the upper oval. The Upper or Ascendant Oval At the center is the South African National Flower, the King Protea. It is comprised of interlocking diamonds. Lettering: yiSewula Afrika(Ndebele Language) 2025 MJS(Initial) |
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Reverse |
Features the King Protea. The king protea is a flowering plant, a distinctive member of Protea, having the largest flower head in the genus. It is widely distributed in the southwestern and southern parts of South Africa in the fynbos region. The king protea is the national flower of South Africa. The King Protea is not only a symbol of the natural beauty of South Africa but is used as an emblem by national sporting teams including cricket and netball. Lettering: 1 RAND (top) VLC(initials, to the Left) |
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Edge |
Interrupted Reeded |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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2025 |
unknown |
unknown |
- Material
- Nickel Plated Steel
- Denomination
- R1
- Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s
- Object
- Flower - Protea