1/2 Cent (1961 - 1964)
Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Cent |
| Catalog Number | KM# 56 |
| Weight (g) | 5.6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.6 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Brass |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Willie Myburg
Lettering:
EENDRAG MAAK MAG * UNITY IS STRENGTH
Description:
Bust of Jan van Riebeeck facing 1/4 right surrounded by inscription.
Johan Anthoniszoon "Jan" van Riebeeck was a Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town.
EENDRAG MAAK MAG * UNITY IS STRENGTH
Description:
Bust of Jan van Riebeeck facing 1/4 right surrounded by inscription.
Johan Anthoniszoon "Jan" van Riebeeck was a Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town.
Reverse
Engraved by George Edward Kruger Gray
Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA · 1961 · SOUTH · AFRICA
KG
1/2C.
Description:
Two English Sparrows, facing each other, on a branch of leaves and berries. Beaded circle around the rim. Name of country (bilingual legend), date and denomination in digits.
SUID-AFRIKA · 1961 · SOUTH · AFRICA
KG
1/2C.
Description:
Two English Sparrows, facing each other, on a branch of leaves and berries. Beaded circle around the rim. Name of country (bilingual legend), date and denomination in digits.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 39,189,000 | Very Common | |
| 1961 | 7,530 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1962 | 17,895,000 | Very Common | |
| 1962 | 3,844 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1963 | 11,611,000 | Very Common | |
| 1963 | 4,025 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1964 | 9,258,000 | Very Common | |
| 1964 | 16,000 | Proof | Very Common |