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A beautiful 1986 South Africa 1 Rand Proof Silver Coin, issued by the South African Mint to commemorate the Centenary of Johannesburg (18861986) South Africas economic powerhouse and City of Gold.
The reverse depicts the Johannesburg skyline and mine headgear with the inscription JOHANNESBURG 18861986. The obverse features the South African Coat of Arms. This coin was struck in sterling silver (.800) and presented in its original blue SAM case with velvet interior, a classic collectible presentation from the 1980s.
Coin Details:
Country: South Africa
Year: 1986
Denomination: 1 Rand (R1)
Commemorative Issue: Centenary of Johannesburg
Composition: Sterling Silver (.800)
Weight: 15 g
Diameter: 32.7 mm
Edge: Reeded
Finish: Proof
Mintage: Approx. 13 000 coinsÂ
Mint: South African Mint (SAM)
Catalogue Reference: KM# 119 / Hern# D303
Condition:
Proof superb mirrored fields with frosted detail, lightly toned from age. Includes original SAM blue velvet presentation box in good condition.
Historical Note:
This coin commemorates the founding of Johannesburg in 1886 after the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand the event that transformed South Africa into one of the worlds major mining economies.
