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| − | This type was struck 1977-89. The proofs were issued in silver, the circulating issue in nickel. This denomination was also used for NCLT's but not in 1984. Soon after, the apartheid regime collapsed and the African National Congress took over. Astoundingly, no bloodbath ensued, an outcome attributable to the unbending integrity of Nelson Mandela. | + | This type was struck 1977-89. The proofs were issued in silver, the circulating issue in nickel. This denomination was also used for NCLT's but not in 1984. Soon after, the apartheid regime collapsed and the African National Congress took over. Astoundingly, no bloodbath ensued, an outcome attributable to the unbending integrity of Nelson Mandela. In 1983, US$1 = 1.13 rand; at present (April 2024), US$1 = 18.8 rand. |
''Recorded mintage:'' 5,736,000 plus 11,000 proofs. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 5,736,000 plus 11,000 proofs. | ||
Revision as of 16:29, 13 April 2024
This type was struck 1977-89. The proofs were issued in silver, the circulating issue in nickel. This denomination was also used for NCLT's but not in 1984. Soon after, the apartheid regime collapsed and the African National Congress took over. Astoundingly, no bloodbath ensued, an outcome attributable to the unbending integrity of Nelson Mandela. In 1983, US$1 = 1.13 rand; at present (April 2024), US$1 = 18.8 rand.
Recorded mintage: 5,736,000 plus 11,000 proofs.
Specification: KM 88: 15 g, 0.800 fine silver; KM 88a: 12 g, nickel, 31 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 88a (nickel), KM 88 (silver).
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Hern, Brian, John Bothma and Hercie Pieterse, Hern's Handbook on South African Coins & Patterns, Ferndale, South Africa, 2013.
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