50 Cents - Death and End of N. J. Diederichs Presidency (1979)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 103 |
| Weight (g) | 9.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 28 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.21 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Nickel |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.03 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Lourens de Lange
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA SUID - AFRIKA
LDL
1979
Description:
President Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs facing left, year of issue below.
SOUTH AFRICA SUID - AFRIKA
LDL
1979
Description:
President Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs facing left, year of issue below.
Reverse
Engraved by Tommy Sasseen
Lettering:
50
T.S.
Description:
Three South African flowers: Arum Lily, African Lily, and Bird-of-Paradise, denomination at right.
50
T.S.
Description:
Three South African flowers: Arum Lily, African Lily, and Bird-of-Paradise, denomination at right.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 5,051,000 | Unknown | |
| 1979 | 15,000 | Proof | Unknown |