The Most Wanted SA Coins Price List

In some African countries, paper notes are the major type of currency accepted as a means of exchange. This is not because these countries do not have coin money, but because of the devalued state of the country’s currency. As such, the value of the coins in these countries has become almost non-existent that it can barely afford anything, which means there is practically no need to produce them.

In South Africa, the narrative is different, seeing that the South African Mint Company is fully active and in the business of releasing valuable coins that can compete in the international market. Most of the value coins in South Africa are now used as a store of wealth, and like you can trade forex or cryptocurrencies, if you are familiar with the market dynamics of the South African coins, you can also trade them.

Which Is The Rarest South Africa Coin?

South African coins are regarded as a store of wealth as they are mostly made of measurable materials like gold, silver, and other precious metals. The rarity, demand, and availability of a coin are what determines its market value per time. This implies that the value of a coin is not consistent and is always subject to change.

The cost of a coin is also dependent on the material used to make it. SA coins made with more expensive materials are usually more costly. Here is a detailed list of the most valuable SA coins and their prices.

1. Krugerrand Coin

Krugerrand coin is a product of the Rand Refinery and South African Mint. It was officially released in 1967 and has become a store of wealth among investors and collectors. On the coin is a portrait of former South African president, Paul Kruger, as designed by Otto Schultz, and over the years, the physical appearance has not been known to have undergone any serious change. Krugerrand Coin also serves as a legal tender.

2020 Krugerrand

Here is a detailed list of the 2020 Krugerrand coin and their different prices:

2019 Krugerrand

The 2019 Krugerrand Coin and their prices are as follows:

2018 Krugerrand

2018 Krugerrand Coins and their prices are:

2017 Krugerrand 50th Anniversary

Krugerrand coin, which debuted in 1967, officially became 50 years old in 2017, and to celebrate this anniversary, the 2017 Krugerrand 50th anniversary coin was released.

2. 1902 VeldPond

Collecting the 1902 VeldPond coin would not only be because of its monetary value when sold but also to serve as a memorial for the Boer-British war. The rarity of this coin can be accounted for by the number that was created. Only 986 of this coin was made, and it was due to the desperate need of the Boers to buy things from the African tribes during their war against the British.

The value of this old coin varies depending on the physical status of your coin. The value usually ranges from R150,000 to R350,000. Unlike other recent coins that were produced by the South African Mint Company, these coins are handmade.

3. 1898 Single 9 Pond

1898 single 9 pond coin is one of the most expensive South African coins that is also ranked among the most expensive coins in the world. The coin traces its history to as far back as the Anglo-Boer War when the British were going to South Africa.

As valuable and expensive as this coin is, it is no longer in the market, seeing that only one of these coins was sold to a private buyer who chose to stay anonymous for a whopping R20 million. As of 2020, this coin had a value of R15,000,000.

4. Big 5 Coins

South Africa as a country is proud of its rich wildlife reserve. The animals known as ‘The Big 5’ include lions, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards, and elephants. These animals are seen as the landmark and ambassadors of the country’s rich cultural history, hence the relevance of the big 5 coin series.

The Big 5 coin series have certain qualities that make them a potential store of long-term wealth. They are perfectly minted, have beautiful motives, and have small mintages. Here are the different Big 5 coins and their prices.

2021 Big 5: Buffalo

These are the different Big 5: Buffalo coins and their prices.

2020 Big 5: Rhino

The Big 5: Rhino coins and their prices are as follows:

2020 Big 5: Leopard

The prices of the Big 5: Leopard coin include:

2020 Big 5: Lion

Only one coin makes up the Big 5: Lion series.

2019 Big 5: Elephant

Like the lion coin, the elephant series is made up of one coin.

5. 2019 Coins – Celebrating South Africa: 25 Years of Constitutional Democracy

After the first Democratic election in South Africa in 1994, 2019 made it exactly 25 years of constitutional democracy, and 7 coins were released to commemorate the celebrations. These coins and their prices include:

6. 2018: Celebrating South Africa (Mandela 100 Years)

This coin was released to serve as a regular currency, but the rarity of the SA coins makes them more valuable. As the name of the coin implies, it was released to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 100 years birthday in 2018.

7. 2017: OR Tambo Centenary Coins

This coin was released by the South African mint company to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Oliver Tambo’s birth. The different coins in this series went into circulation in October 2017. The prices of the various coins include:

8. Color Coins

The inauguration of the first-ever colored coin in South Africa took place on the 27th to 30th of October 2016. Having colors on coins was a significant innovation by the South African Mint Company. Here are the different valuable colored coins in South Africa and their prices.

2019 Color

2018 Color

2017 Color

9. 2019: Cradle of Humankind: Hominids

One of the most extensive reserves of hominid fossils is located in dozens of caves just a few hours from Johannesburg, and this coin was created to commemorate this location.

10. Natura: Paleontology

This is another coin series released by the South African Mint Company to celebrate the country’s rich plant and animal diversification and history.

2020 Natura: Paleontology

2019 Natura: Paleontology

2018 Natura: Paleontology

11. Nelson Mandela Legacy Coins

These coins were released in 2018 as a way of celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela. As you have already known, Nelson Mandela was a prominent personality in South African history and the fight against apartheid rule. He later went on to become South Africa’s first black president. His contribution to the unity in South Africa has made him a legend, hence the need for these coins to celebrate his legacy.

2019 Protea: Life of a Legend: Nelson Mandela, Legacy

2018 Protea: Life of a Legend: Robben Island, Nelson Mandela, Legacy

12. 2020 Crown and Tickey – South African Inventions: Retinal Cryoprobe

The aim of releasing the crown and tickey series is to pay homage to local ingenuity and celebrate the pioneering efforts of South Africans.

2019 R2 Crown & Tickey South African Inventions: Polymer Putty

2018 South African Inventions Computed Tomography (CAT Scan)

2017 R2 Crown & Tickey – South African Inventions

2018 R1 GOLD

13. 2018 UNESCO Waterberg Biosphere Reserve

The aim of launching this coin was to celebrate the rich diversity of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. On these coins, you can see images of plant and animals reserves like sunbirds and flowers.

2020 Circulation Sets

2019 Circulation Sets

2018 Circulation Sets