R1 COIN 1967

ONE RAND COIN FROM 1967

THIS COIN IS GRADED XF (EXTREMELY FINE)

• This is a 1 Rand coin from South Africa, minted in 1967. 
• Here's a bit of history about it:
• Introduction:
• The 1 Rand coin was introduced in 1967, replacing the South African pound which was used before the country became a republic in 1961. 
• Design:
• The obverse of the coin features a bust of Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd, the Prime Minister of South Africa from 1958 until his assassination in 1966. The reverse features a springbok antelope, a national symbol of South Africa. 
• Composition:
• The 1967 1 Rand coin was made of silver, weighing 15 grams and with a diameter of 32.7 mm. 
• Later Changes:
• From 1970 to 1990, the coin's size and composition were changed, becoming smaller and made of nickel. 
• Significance:This coin represents a specific period in South African history, marked by the apartheid regime and the leadership of Dr. Verwoer