H. D. Rauch

1 Rand – South Africa

Commemoration: World's first heart transplant 30th anniversary

Context

Year: 1997

Issuer: South Africa

Period:

(since 1961)

Currency:

(since 1961)

Total mintage: 1,000

Material

Diameter: 16.5 mm

Weight: 3.11 g

Gold weight: 3.11 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.99% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #182

Numista: #184664

Value

Exchange value: 1 ZAR = $0.06

Bullion value: $489.04

Inflation-adjusted value: 4.43 ZAR

Obverse

Inscription:

SOUTH AFRICA

1997

ALS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arthur Sutherland

Inscription:

1 RAND

JS

1/10 OZ Au 999.9

Script: Latin

Engraver: Johan Steyn

Reeded

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1997	—	1,000	Proof

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