1966 South Africa Silver R1 Coin – Jan van Riebeeck – Vintage Silver Rand

Offered for auction is a 1966 South African Silver R1 coin, featuring the classic Jan van Riebeeck portrait and Springbok design.

A highly recognisable vintage South African silver issue and an attractive addition to any Silver R1, Springbok or South African coin collection.

COIN DETAILS

• Country: South Africa
• Year: 1966
• Denomination: 1 Rand (R1)
• Metal: Silver
• Obverse: Jan van Riebeeck portrait with SUID-AFRIKA 1966
• Reverse: Springbok with SOLI DEO GLORIA and 1 RAND
• Classic early South African Rand issue

CONDITION

The coin presents well for its age, with the main design details and inscriptions remaining clearly defined.

There is visible toning/patina, surface marking, light scratches and other age-related imperfections, including a darker mark visible on the Springbok side.

No numerical grade is being claimed.

Please inspect the high-resolution photographs carefully and make your own assessment of condition before bidding.

The photographs show the actual coin being offered and form an important part of the description.

COLLECTOR APPEAL

The early South African Silver R1 coins have become popular with both numismatic collectors and silver enthusiasts, combining precious-metal content with iconic South African imagery.

This 1966 example features two of the country's best-known historic coin designs Jan van Riebeeck and the Springbok.

A great vintage South African silver coin for a collection, date run or silver holding.

You are bidding on the actual 1966 South African Silver R1 coin pictured.