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The coins initially had the same size as the former South African coins. All except the 1 ⁄ 2 and 1 cent coins were in silver. The previous South African farthing coin (1 ⁄ 4 d) and half-a-crown (2 + 1 ⁄ 2 s) were not continued in decimal currency.
Bullion coins are government-minted, legal tender coins made of precious metals, such as gold, palladium, platinum, rhodium, and silver. They are kept as a store of value or an investment rather than used in day-to-day commerce. [1]
Coins of the South African rand; Bronze plated steel; Nickel-plated bronzes; Sterling silver (925Ag), e.g. EWT Medallions / Sterling Silver Crown; 22 ct Gold; 24 ct Gold (999.9Au) [5] Zimbabwean Bond Coins; South Sudanese pound coins denominated in 10, 20 and 50 piasters; Zambian kwacha coins denominated in 5,10,50 ngwee and 1 Kwacha
The value of silver dollars can vary greatly, whether it’s the 1964 Kennedy half dollar or the 1922 silver dollar coin. And some rare specimens fetch astounding amounts at auctions.
Many African countries change their currency's appearance when a new government takes power (often the new head of state will appear on bank notes), though the notional value remains the same. Also, in many African currencies there have been episodes of rampant inflation, resulting in the need for currency revaluation (e.g. the Zimbabwe dollar).
[12] In 2014, South Africa experienced its worst year against the US dollar since 2009, [13] and in March 2015, the rand traded at its worst since 2002. [13] At the time, Trading Economics released data that the rand "averaged R4.97 to the dollar between 1972–2015, reaching an all time high of R12.45 in December 2001 and a record low of R0.67 ...
The official currency of South Africa is the South African rand ... Silver harp: SEK 100: ... Obverse of a 100 U.S. dollar banknote.
The coins themselves measure 1.6-inches and are a "1oz .999% silver medallion." That puts the value of the precious metal in the coin at just $30. Hello everyone!