Obverse
Image coming soon
Reverse
Image coming soon
Have a photo? Submit it and we'll credit you.
As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you make a purchase through the link(s) above.
½ Cent (1st decimal series)
🇿🇦 South Africa · ½ Cent (1st decimal series) · 1961–2025
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 25.6 mm |
| Composition | Brass |
| Melt value | — |
| Reference | KM# 56, Hern# R1-4 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-ZAF-67 |
Collection
— collectors own this
— on want lists
Your collection
Sign in to track this coin.
—
One tap — add details later from your collection list.
Varieties & References
No additional varieties recorded.
External references
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What is a 1961 South Africa ½ Cent (1st decimal series) made of?
Brass, weighing 5.6 g.
Is the 1961 South Africa ½ Cent (1st decimal series) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
Currently on eBay Live listings for 1961 South Africa ½ Cent (1st decimal series)
Live listings from eBay. As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you click a link and make a purchase. See all on eBay →
It is important that you educate yourself on a coin before making a substantial purchase, as some coins on eBay could be counterfeit or misrepresented. eBay Money Back Guarantee protects the buyer in these cases.