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1 Rand Puff Adder
| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the post-1994 South African coat of arms in high relief at center, featuring a Khoisan-inspired human figure flanked by two springbok supporters above a shield bearing a protea, spear, and knobkierie, all surmounted by a secretary bird with outstretched wings and a sun rising above. The legend SOUTH AFRICA arcs along the upper periphery in raised Latin lettering, while the date 2017 appears in the lower field. The engraver's initials ALS are present on the obverse. The deeply mirrored proof field provides a striking contrast to the frosted device, enhancing the intricate detail of the heraldic composition. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly detailed, naturalistically rendered depiction of a coiled Puff Adder (Bitis arietans), the snake's characteristic keeled scales rendered with exceptional sculptural precision across the entire field. The serpent's head is positioned prominently to the right, with its fanged mouth slightly open, conveying a sense of latent menace. The denomination R1 appears in the upper right field, with the fineness and weight inscription 1/10 oz Au 999.9 arcing along the upper periphery. The species name PUFF ADDER is inscribed along the lower rim, and the engraver's initials VLC are found at the lower right. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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