South Africa 1978 Official Mint Set

An original South African Mint 1978 Mint Set, comprising a full selection of South African circulation coins issued for the year.

This set is housed in the original South African Mint plastic holder, as issued, with all coins present and correctly matched.

Set Details:

• Country: South Africa

• Year: 1978

• Issuing Authority: South African Mint

• Type: Official Mint Set (circulation strikes, not proof)

• Packaging: Original South African Mint plastic holder

Coins Included:

• 1 Rand

• 50 Cents

• 20 Cents

• 10 Cents

• 5 Cents

• 2 Cents

• 1 Cent

(All denominations correct for the 1978 issue year)

Condition:

• Coins: Very good to excellent mint condition with normal light toning consistent with age

• Packaging: Original and intact, showing expected age-related wear and slight clouding

• No coins missing or replaced

This set represents an authentic snapshot of South African coinage during the late apartheid-era, making it appealing to collectors of historical South African numismatics.

🎯 Collectability

• Popular with entry-level and mid-range collectors

• Increasing interest as pre-decimal and early rand-era sets become scarcer

• Original packaging significantly enhances desirability

• Ideal for:

  • Date collectors

  • South African Mint collectors

  • Historical currency collections