1982 20 Cent (Presidential — Commemorative)

A genuine nickel 20 Cent struck in 1982 — a commemorative issue honouring Balthazar Johannes Vorster (1915–1983), the fourth State President of the Republic of South Africa, who served from 1978 to 1979.

Coin Details

• Year: 1982
• Denomination: 20 Cent
• Metal: Nickel
• Weight: 11.31 g
• Diameter: 28.0 mm
• Thickness: 2.0 mm
• Shape: Round
• Edge: Reeded
• Condition: Fine
• Type: Commemorative circulation coin
• Series: Presidential Obverse Decimal Coinage
• Country: South Africa
• Era: Republic of South Africa

Design

• Obverse: Portrait of Balthazar Johannes Vorster, fourth State President of the Republic of South Africa (1978–1979) — facing three-quarters right, bilingual legend
• Reverse: Royal Protea (South Africa's national flower) with sprigs, numeral value 20 to the left
• Commemorates: Presidency of Balthazar Johannes Vorster
• Themes: Historical Figure, Flora, Commemorative

A historically significant commemorative piece — honouring South Africa's fourth State President and an essential date for the serious Presidential obverse collector.