South AfricaSouth Africa ½ cent, 1970-1983
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Information:
| Number | KM# 81 |
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| Country | South Africa |
| Period | Republic of South Africa (1961 - 2025) |
| Currency | South African rand |
| Coin type | Circulation coins |
| Denomination | ½ cent |
| Currency rate | 0.01 ZAR = 0.01 USD |
| Year | 1970-1983 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Edge type | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Alignment | Medal (0°) |
| Weight (g) | 2 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.2 |
Obverse:
| Coat of arms SOUTH AFRICA |
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Reverse:
| Bird Description: Creators: Thomas Sasseen (T.S.) ½ |
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Mintage, Worth:
| Year | Mintage | Value, USD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unc | BU | Proof | ||
| 1983 | - | - | 14.000 | $ 4.16 |
| 1981 | - | - | 10.000 | $ 3.32 |
| 1980 | - | - | 15.000 | $ 2.96 |
| 1978 | - | 18.000 | 19.000 | $ 2.83 |
| 1977 | - | 20.000 | 19.000 | $ 1.54 |
| 1975 | - | 20.000 | 18.000 | $ 12.09 |
| 1974 | - | 20.000 | 15.000 | $ 2.05 |
| 1973 | - | 20.000 | 11.000 | $ 1.88 |
| 1972 | - | 8.000 | 12.000 | $ 3.89 |
| 1971 | - | 8.000 | 12.000 | $ 1.78 |
| 1970 | 57.721.000 | - | 10.000 | $ 0.37 |
