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SPECIFICATIONS:
1988 and 1989 R1 Coins
Metal Content: Silver 0.800 Weight: 15.00 grams Diameter: 32.70 mm
1990 - 1993 R1 Coins
Metal Content: Silver 0.925 Weight: 15.00 grams Diameter: 32.70 mm
INFO:
During the design of the then new coin series in 1964,
the Springbok was considered appropriate to use as a
symbol for the R1 coin. The emblem was already well known on the coins
as it had appeared on the 5 Shilling piece since 1947.
Source: History of the Nickel Coins of South Africa
Silver R1 coins can tarnish over the years especially the earlier years.
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