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10 Cents (SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA)
🇿🇦 South Africa · 10 Cents (SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA) · 1961–2025
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Mintage | 9,604,000 Proof issues: 10,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Arthur Sutherland, Tommy Sasseen |
| Reference | KM# 85, Schön# 124 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-ZAF-827 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1981 South Africa 10 Cents (SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA) coins were minted?
9,604,000 were struck (Proof issues: 10,000).
What is a 1981 South Africa 10 Cents (SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA) made of?
Nickel, weighing 4 g.
What is the melt value of a 1981 South Africa 10 Cents (SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA)?
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 1981 South Africa 10 Cents (SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA) 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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