1971 50 Cent

A genuine nickel 50 Cent struck in 1971 — part of South Africa's decimal coinage series.

Coin Details

• Year: 1971
• Denomination: 50 Cent
• Metal: Nickel
• Weight: 28.28 g
• Diameter: 38.0 mm
• Thickness: 2.8 mm
• Shape: Round
• Edge: Reeded
• Condition: Fine
• Type: Standard circulation coin
• Series: Decimal Coinage
• Country: South Africa
• Era: Republic of South Africa

Design

• Obverse: Coat of Arms of South Africa — as granted to the Union of South Africa by King George V and later amended by the British College of Arms, containing representations of the four provinces
• Reverse: Three flowers native to South Africa — Arum Lily, African Lily, and Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia); modelled by Tommy Sasseen from a drawing by Cynthna Letty; numeral value 50 to the right
• Themes: Heraldry, Flora

A classic early 1970s Republic-era piece — ideal for the collector building a complete standard 50 Cent set.