World Coin Gallery

1 Rand (Johannesburg Gold Rush) – South Africa

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Centenary of Johannesburg Gold Rush

South Africa

Context

Year: 1986

Issuer: South Africa

Period:

Republic

(since 1961)

Currency:

Rand

(since 1961)

Total mintage: 20,684

Material

Diameter: 32.7 mm

Weight: 15 g

Silver weight: 12.00 g

Thickness: 2.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 80% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #119

Numista: #25179

Value

Exchange value: 1 ZAR = $0.06

Bullion value: $33.94

Inflation-adjusted value: 16.53 ZAR

Obverse

Description:

National coat of arms between Afrikaans and English text, date beneath.

Inscription:

SUID-AFRIKA SOUTH AFRICA

EX UNITATE VIRES

ALS

1986

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arthur Sutherland

Reverse

Description:

A miner pans for gold in a stream, with mine headgear, sheds, and a dump silhouetted against Johannesburg.

Inscription:

1986 JOHANNESBURG 1986

EEN RAND ONE

LV

Script: Latin

Engraver: Linda Vermeulen

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1986	—	7,501
1986	—	13,183	Proof

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