| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1 Rand |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15.0 g |
| Diameter | 32.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Arthur Sutherland Reverse: Susan Erasmus |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#181, Hern#Nk329 |
| Obverse description | A `King` protea in full bloom. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | SOUTH AFRICA ALS 1997 |
| Reverse description | Frontal view of woman`s face, the harsh South African countryside - Mother Earth, flowing into Sister Moon. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | PROTEA 1 Rand SE |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1997 - - 983 1997 - Proof - 3 184 |
| Numisquare ID | 8089859850 |
| Comments |