50 Cents (1961 - 1964)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 62 |
| Weight (g) | 28.28 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.04 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.500) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 10.78 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.03 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Willie Myburg
Lettering:
EENDRAG MAAK MAG
UNITY IS STRENGTH
WM
Description:
Bust of Jan van Riebeeck 1/4 right.
Johan Anthoniszoon "Jan" van Riebeeck was a Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town.
EENDRAG MAAK MAG
UNITY IS STRENGTH
WM
Description:
Bust of Jan van Riebeeck 1/4 right.
Johan Anthoniszoon "Jan" van Riebeeck was a Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town.
Reverse
Engraved by Coert Laurens Steynberg
Lettering:
1962
SUID AFRIKA
SOUTH AFRICA
50c
Description:
Springbok, a type of antelope (or gazelle). Springboks are grazers, and they inhabit the vast grass plains in the western part of the southern tip of Africa.
The Springbok is the national animal of South Africa and has been hunted since stone age times. Export of its hide is a booming business and its population is considered to be expanding.
1962
SUID AFRIKA
SOUTH AFRICA
50c
Description:
Springbok, a type of antelope (or gazelle). Springboks are grazers, and they inhabit the vast grass plains in the western part of the southern tip of Africa.
The Springbok is the national animal of South Africa and has been hunted since stone age times. Export of its hide is a booming business and its population is considered to be expanding.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 26,000 | Common | |
| 1961 | 8,530 | Proof | Common |
| 1961 | 20,000 | Prooflike | Common |
| 1962 | 15,000 | Common | |
| 1962 | 3,844 | Proof | Common |
| 1962 | 6,024 | Prooflike | Common |
| 1963 | 143,000 | Common | |
| 1963 | 4,025 | Proof | Common |
| 1963 | 10,000 | Prooflike | Common |
| 1964 | 86,000 | Common | |
| 1964 | 16,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1964 | 25,000 | Prooflike | Common |