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1 Rand (Nicolaas J. Diederichs)
🇿🇦 South Africa · 1 Rand (Nicolaas J. Diederichs) · 1961–2025
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Mintage | 13,466,000 Proof issues: 5 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Lourens de Lange, Jan van Zyl |
| Reference | KM# 104, Hern# D257 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-ZAF-114 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1979 South Africa 1 Rand (Nicolaas J. Diederichs) coins were minted?
13,466,000 were struck (Proof issues: 5).
What is a 1979 South Africa 1 Rand (Nicolaas J. Diederichs) made of?
Nickel, weighing 12 g.
What is the melt value of a 1979 South Africa 1 Rand (Nicolaas J. Diederichs)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1979 South Africa 1 Rand (Nicolaas J. Diederichs) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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