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1 Cent coin (Cape Sparrows, 1970-1989)

£0.000197

1 ZAR = £0.019710

1 Cent — Cape Sparrows (Issued 1970-1989)

This large-type 1 Cent is a circulation coin of the South African Rand and has since been withdrawn. Struck between 1970 and 1989, it was made from bronze (95% copper, 4.5% zinc and 0.5% tin), giving it a warm copper appearance. The round coin weighs 3.0 g and measures 19.05 mm in diameter. It was the base denomination of its series in everyday use.

The obverse shows the South African coat of arms with the motto, an Afrikaans and English legend running around the design and the date placed below.

The reverse depicts Cape sparrows shown below the denomination.

Webuyallcurrency.com makes it easy to exchange old coins and banknotes — a 1 Cent South African Rands coin from South Africa is accepted with other old or withdrawn South African Rands coins and converted into cash in one go.

• Indicate the quantity of 1 Cent South African Rands coins you want to exchange
• Click the ‘Add to your account’ button
• Your online account now shows the exchange value

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