1982 1 RAND SOUTH AFRICA..RARE..FOR COLLECTOR

a significant piece of numismatic history from the Republic of South Africa. This particular year is notable as a circulating commemorative coin, featuring the portrait of Balthazar Johannes Vorster, the fourth State President of South Africa (1978-1979).

Key Features:

 * Year of Issue: 1982

 * Country: South Africa

 * Denomination: 1 Rand (R1)

 * Type: Circulating Commemorative Coin

 * Obverse Design: Features a portrait of Balthazar Johannes Vorster facing three-quarters right. The inscription reads "SUID-AFRIKA" (Afrikaans for South Africa) and "SOUTH AFRICA", along with the year "1982". The designer's initials "LDL" (Lourens de Lange) are typically found below the neck truncation.

 * Reverse Design: Displays the iconic Springbok antelope jumping to the right. Below the Springbok is the denomination "1 RAND". Above and to the left of the Springbok, the Latin motto "SOLI DEO GLORIA" (Glory to God alone) is inscribed. The artist's initials "J.v.Z." (Jan van Zyl) are usually found below left.

 * Edge: Reeded

 * Shape: Round

 * Composition: Nickel

 * Weight: Approximately 12 grams

 * Diameter: Approximately 31 mm

 * Thickness: Approximately 2.2 mm