1972 20 Cent

A genuine nickel 20 Cent struck in 1972 — part of South Africa's decimal coinage series.

Coin Details

• Year: 1972
• Denomination: 20 Cent
• Metal: Nickel
• Weight: 11.31 g
• Diameter: 28.0 mm
• Thickness: 2.0 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: Royal Protea (South Africa's national flower) with sprigs, numeral value 20 to the left
• Themes: Heraldry, Flora

A classic early 1970s Republic-era piece — ideal for the collector building a complete standard 20 Cent set.