If you’ve ever found an old coin sitting about and wondered if it was worth anything, check out this list to see if your coin is on it.
- Single 9 Pond (1898)-This coin is the most valuable in South Africa, with a face value of R15 million.
- Kruger Double Nine Ponds (1899)- There were only 130 of these pieces made, and due to their scarcity, they are worth approximately R1.5 million apiece.
- Burgers Pond Coarse Beard (1874)- These pieces are from the second batch of Burgers Ponds, however the dyes broke during manufacture, giving in these coarse coins. Only 142 were completed, and their current value is R1 million.
- Sammy Marks Tickey (1898)- While this coin never saw circulation, it was designed to honor industrialist Sammy Marks. There were only 215 manufactured, and they are valued roughly R750,000.
- Mandela 90th Birthday Coin (2008)- This is a coin that you are more likely to own. These coins were created in honor of Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday. Even though only about 22 million of these were produced, they are still worth roughly R150,000.
Is the R5 Mandela coin valuable?
The Mandela R5 circulation coin’s value remains R5. The gold Mandela coins, which are part of the Natura series of gold coins, are purchased by the SARB at the current gold price.
How can I find out how much my coins are worth?
Reputable coin dealers, Coin Auctions, eBay, and Price Guides are all excellent places to begin. If your coins have been graded by a Top Tier grading agency, such as PCGS or NGC, you can typically acquire a good value estimate eye unseen!
