1 Rand Railway Centennial

€25,186.00
IssuerSouth Africa
Year1995
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Rand
CurrencyRand (1961-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight15.0 g
Dimensions32.7 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Arthur Sutherland
Reverse: Brian Hartland
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#152, Hern#Nk327
Obverse descriptionA `King` protea in full bloom.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSUID-AFRIKA 1995 SOUTH AFRICA ALS
Reverse descriptionThe outer design represents the NZASM tunnel between Waterval Onder and Waterval Boven out of which comes a steam train on the tracks, emerging from a symbolic gear, representing industry and also a tunnel. The tracks cross over a bridge representing the bridging of international boundaries.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPROTEA 1 RAND BH
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1995  - Hern#NK327a - 3 485
1995  - Hern#NK327a; Proof - 4 491
1995  - Hern#NK327b; Proof - 30
Catalog ID9994179810
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