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1 Rand (Bartolomeu Dias' voyage around the Cape) – South Africa

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 500th anniversary of Bartolomeu Dias' voyage around the Cape

South Africa

Context

Year: 1988

Issuer: South Africa

Period:

Republic

(since 1961)

Currency:

Rand

(since 1961)

Total mintage: 16,731

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: #122

Numista: #35630

Value

Exchange value: 1 ZAR = $0.06

Bullion value: $33.94

Inflation-adjusted value: 11.99 ZAR

Obverse

Description:

South Africa's coat of arms.

Inscription:

*SUID-AFRIKA*SOUTH AFRICA*

1988

ALS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arthur Sutherland

Reverse

Description:

Compass rose left, Caravelle centre, map of Europe and Africa right.

Inscription:

1488 DIAS 1988

EEN RAND ONE

SE

Script: Latin

Engraver: Susan Erasmus

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1988	—	7,091
1988	—	9,640	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from South Africa

⅒ Ounce

1986