Description: These coins were officially removed from circulation in South Africa in about 1980. I was working at Barclays Bank in Estcourt and, back then, bought all the old 1/2 cent pieces being brought in by customers as I had a feeling brass (copper) would like gold and silver become more valuable over timeFREE postage. I am selling 25 lots of 25 South African half cent pieces - as seen in the photos. They are circulated so have NO numismatic value. Details and background to the first coins of the Republic of South Africa: ObversePortrait of Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town. The motto in Afrikaans and in English : "Unity Is Strength"Script: LatinLettering: * EENDRAG MAAK MAG * UNITY IS STRENGTH W.M.Designer: Willie MyburgReverseCape sparrows with legend around in English and Afrikaans, date above, denomination belowScript: LatinLettering: SUID-AFRIKA·1964·SOUTH AFRICA KG * 1/2C. *Designer: George Kruger GrayEdgePlainMintPretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)CommentsThe Cape sparrow or Mossie (Binomial Name: Passer melanurus) is found largely in Southern Africa (South Africa & Namibia). The 1/2 Cent replaced the old 1/2 Penny on 14 February 1961.
Price: 50 AUD
Location: Darra, QLD
End Time: 2024-11-26T00:20:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.32 AUD
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Composition: Brass
Type: Coin
Era: 1960s
Region of Origin: Africa
Brand/Mint: South African Mint
