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2024

  • 24 May 2024 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of Big 5 Series III to be issued from 2024 to 2026 in South Africa - Pdf

  • 24 May 2024 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2 oz Piedfort Krugerrand to be issued in 2024 - Pdf

  • 24 May 2024 - The dimension of, design for, and compilation of the fine-gold 1/10 oz and fine-silver 1 oz crown versions of the fourth decimal coin series of South Africa to be issued from 2024 to 2029 - Pdf

  • 24 May 2024 - Substitution of Schedule 2 to  South African Reserve Bank Act,1989 - Precious Metal and Commemorative Coins, Circulation coins issued since 1965 - Pdf

  • 24 May 2024 - Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act 17 of 1941): Prohibition on the use of certain images of coins of the South African Reserve Bank - Pdf

 

2023

  • 2 February 2023 - Invitation for the public to comment on the prohibition on the use of certain images of coins of the South African Reserve Bank (Copyright claim by SA Reserve Bank - ZAR coins) - Pdf

  • 2 May 2023 - Substitution of Schedule 2 to South  African Reserve Bank Act, 1989 (Act No. 90 of 1989) relates to weights and measures of coins - Pdf

  • 3 May 2023 - South African Reserve Bank issues upgraded banknotes and coin (SARB Media Release) - Pdf

  • 12 September 2023 - Reserve Bank highlights country’s fourth decimal coin series in September - Pdf

 

2022

 

  • 19 April 2022 - South African Reserve Bank celebrates 100 years of issuing its first banknotes (SARB Media Statement) - Pdf

  • 25 November 2022 - The dimension of, design for, and compilation of the year 2023 fourth decimal coinage series of South Africa (R5 Bi-metal, R2 & R1 Nickel plated steel, 50c & 20c Bronze plated steel, 10c Copper plated steel) - Pdf

 

2021

 

  • 1 April 2021 - Reproduction of images of the South African Currency Policy (This policy aims to ensure that the public reproduces images of the currency under specific approved circumstances only - Issued by SARB Currency Management Dept) - Pdf

  • 11 June 2021 - The dimension of, design for, and compilation of the year 2021 to 2023, second series of the "Africa's Big 5" coins (R20 1oz Platinum, R50 1 kg Gold, R50 5oz Gold, R50 1oz Gold, R50 1/4oz Gold, R5 1kg Silver,  R5 5oz Silver, R5 1oz silver) - Pdf

  • 28 June 2021 - Reserve Bank launches commemorative circulation R5 coin in honour of its centenary, 30 Jun (SARB Media Advisory) - Pdf

  • 21 July 2021 - Reserve Bank cautions against accepting dye-stained banknotes (SARB Media Statement) - Pdf

  • 30 July 2021 - An adjustment to the Mass Specification of the Fine-Silver 2OZ Krugerand and a correction to the Diameter Specification of the Sterling-Silver 2 ½ C Tickey - Pdf

  • 6 August 2021 - An adjustment to the Mass Specification of the Fine-Silver 2OZ Krugerand and a correction to the Diameter Specification of the Sterling-Silver 2 ½ C Tickey - Pdf

 

2020

 

  • 17 March 2020 - Reserve Bank warns public that it is not withdrawing banknotes and coin because of Covid-19 Coronavirus (SARB Media Statement) - Pdf

  • ​9 October 2020 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2020 R2 silver crown and R2 commemorative circulation coin (25 Years of Constitutional Democracy in South Africa ~ Freedom and security of the person) - Pdf

  • 27 November 2020 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of year 2021 R5 Commemorative Circulation Coin and the R5 Sterling-Silver, Gold Plated collector’s coin celebrating Centenary of South African Reserve Bank (Centenary of the South African Reserve Bank 1921-2021) - Pdf

 

2019

 

  • 22 March 2019 - The dimension of, design for, and compilation of the year 2019-2021 Platinum coin series featuring Africa's Big 5 (5 x R20 1oz Platinum coins, Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo) - Pdf

  • 22 March 2019 - The dimension of, design for, and compilation of the year 2019-2021 pure Gold coin series featuring Africa's Big 5 (5 x R50 1oz Gold coins, Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo) - Pdf

  • 22 March 2019 -  The dimension of, design for, and compilation of the year 2019 coin series: Celebrating South Africa Coin Series 25 Years of Constitutional Democracy in South Africa (R500 (1 oz, 24-carat gold) The Constitutional Court of South Africa, R50 (1 oz, sterling -silver) 25 Years of Constitutional Democracy, R50 (base metal alloy) We the People, R5 (bi-metal alloy) Let us live and strive for freedom, 5 x R2 (nickel plated copper) belief & opinion, children's rights, right to education, freedom of movement and residence, environmental rights) - Pdf

  • 22 March 2019 - The Dimension of, Design for, and Compilation of the Year 2020 Natura Fine-Silver Coin (R25 (1oz, fine-silver): Cradle of Humankind ~ Hominids) - Pdf

  • 22 March 2022 - The Dimension of, Design for, and Compilation of the Year 2020 Sterling Silver Crown and Tickey Coin Series ( R2 crown (1 oz, sterling -silver), 2-1/2 cent tickey (sterling silver) South African Inventions ~ Retinal Cryoprobe) - Pdf

  • 22 March 2019 - The Dimension of, Design for, and Compilation of the Year 2020 Natura Coin Series (The Supercontinent Gondwana - R100 (1oz, 24-carat gold), R50 (1/2oz, 24-carat gold), R20 (1/4oz, 24-carat gold), R10 (1/10oz, 24-carat gold), R5 (1/20 oz, 24-carat gold) - Pdf 

  • 22 March 2019 - The Dimension of, Design for, and Compilation of the Year 2020 Colour Coin Series: Flowers and birds of the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve (2020 Colour Coin Series The Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve - 2 x R10 (1oz, sterling -silver), 2 x R5 (1oz, sterling -silver)) - Pdf

  • 22 March 2019 - The Dimension of, Design for, and Compilation of the Year 2021 Natura Fine-Silver Coin (R25 (1 oz, fine-silver): The Supercontinent Gondwana) - Pdf 

  • 22 March 2019 - Adjustments of specifications of precious metal coins (Precious metal coin specifications have been adjusted and updated) - Pdf

  • 29 March 2019 -  Substitution of schedule 2 (diameter, standard mass, standard fineness and remedy allowable 1965-present) - Pdf

  • 19 April 2019 - Identified types of objects that are protected and may not be exported without a permit from the South African Heritage Resources Agency SAHRA - Pdf

  • 11 October 2019 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2020 Krugerrand Fine-Silver Coin ( R2 (2oz) fine-silver) - Pdf

  • 11 October 2019 -  Dimension, design and compilation of 2020 Natura Fine-Silver Coin (R25 1oz fine-silver coin: Rise of the dinosaurs Archosauria: Coelophysis rhodesiensis) - Pdf

  • 11 November 2019 - A design feature alteration and date change on the "Africa's Big 5" coin series (R20 - New design of the Leopards ear) - Pdf

 

2018

  • 19 January 2018 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2018 R5 circulation coin: Nelson Mandela Centenary - Pdf

  • 19 January 2018 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2018 Protea coin series: Life of a Legend - Nelson Mandela (Three coins, 2 x gold & 1 x sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 19 January 2018 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2018 R1 coin series: Reptiles of South Africa - Parrot–Beaked Padloper (1/10th gold coin) - Pdf

  • 19 January 2018 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2018 Colour Coin Series: Flowers and birds of the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve (Four sterling silver coins) - Pdf

  • 19 January 2018 - Dimension, design of and compilation of 2018 Natura coin series (Archosauria ~ The Rise of the Dinosaur - Five gold coins) - Pdf

  • 19 January 2018 - Dimension, design for, and compilation of 2017 sterling silver crown and tickey coin series (South African Inventions ~ Computed Tomography) - Pdf

  • 11 February 2018 - Reserve Bank commemorates Nelson Mandela's birth centenary (SARB Media Statement) - Pdf

  • 13 June 2018 - South African Reserve Bank launches Nelson Mandela commemorative banknotes and coin (SARB Media Statement) - Pdf

  • 4 July 2018 - South African Reserve Bank launches Nelson Mandela's campaign, 13 Jul (SARB Media Advisory with descriptions of new banknotes) - Pdf

  • 24 August 2018 - National Heritage Resources Act: Types of heritage objects: Comments invited (Includes items of numismatic (medals and coins) significance) - Pdf

  • 31 August 2018 -  Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2019 sterling silver crown and tickey coin series (2019 2 1/2 c Tickey and R2 Crown Series South African Inventions - Polymer Putty) - Pdf

  • 31 August 2018 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2019 fine-silver coin series (Five coins -  Africa’s Big 5) - Pdf

  • 31 August 2018 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2019 colour coin series: Flowers and birds of the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Reserve (Four sterling silver coins) - Pdf

  • 31 August 2018 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2019 Unesco man and the biosphere coin series: The Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO Biosphere Coin Series - Four coins, gold & sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 31 August 2018 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2019 Protea coin series: LIfe of a Legend ~ Nelson Mandela (Three coins, gold & sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 31 August 2018 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2019 Natura coin series (Cradle of Humankind ~ Hominids - Five gold coins) - Pdf

  • 31 August 2018 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2019 Natura fine-silver coin (2019 R25 fine silver 1oz Rise of the Dinosaurs ~ Archosauria) - Pdf

 

2017

 

  • 9 June 2017 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2017 R1 coin series: Reptiles of South Africa ~ Puff Adder - Pdf

  • 9 June 2017 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2017 Protea coin series: Life of a Legend ~ Nelson Mandela (Three coins gold & sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 9 June 2017 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2017 coin series: Oliver Reginald Tambo Centenary Celebration (2017 Sterling-Silver, 24-Carat Gold and Base Metal Alloy Coin Series Celebrating South Africa - 100 Year Anniversary of Oliver Reginald Tambo) - Pdf

  • 9 June 2017 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2017 R5 circulation coin: Order of the Companions of OR Tambo (The Order of the Champions(SIC) of O.R.Tambo - Four coins) - Pdf

  • 9 June 2017 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2018 Unesco Man and the Biosphere coin series: The Waterberg Biosphere Reserve (24-Carat Gold and Sterling-Silver Coin Series UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Waterberg Biosphere Reserve - Four coins gold & sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 9 June 2017 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2018 National Geographic Society Big Cats Initiative - The Lion (24-Carat Gold and Sterling-Slver Coin Series - Five coins) - Pdf

  • 9 June 2017 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2018 Fifa World Cup RussiaTM (Two Rand) - Pdf

  • 25 August 2017 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2017 Colour Coin Series: Flowers and birds of the Cape West Coat Biosphere Reserve - Online Pdf not available

  • 25 August 2017 - Dimension and compilation of Year 2017 coin series: Oliver Reginald Tambo Centenary Celebration (Three coins, sterling silver, gold & base metal) - Pdf

  • 4 October 2017 - Governor Lesetja Kganyago: Launch of commemorative coins to mark 100th anniversary of Oliver Tambo’s birth (SARB Newsroom - Speeches) - Pdf

 

2016

 

  • 16 February 2016 - Reserve Bank on banknote printing (SARB Media Statement) - Pdf

  • 29 April 2016 - Dimension for, and compilation of 2015 R2 Crown and 2 1/2c tickey sterling silver coin series (South African Inventions ~ The Dolos) - Pdf

  • 29 April 2016 - Dimension of design for, and compilation of, 2016 National Geographic Coin Series (Big Cats Initiative ~ The Cheetah - Five coins, gold & sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 7 October 2016 - Dimension, design for, and compilation of the 1967/2017 Vintage Krugerrand (1967/2017 22 Carat Gold 1oz) - Pdf

  • 7 October 2016 - Dimension, design for, and compilation of the 2016 Sterling silver crown and Tickey coin series (South African Inventions ~ The Heart Transplant) - Pdf

  • 7 October 2016 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2017 sterling silver coin series (The South African Marine Protected Areas ~ Prince Edward Islands - Three coins, sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 7 October 2016 - Dimension, design of and compilation of 2017 Natura coin series (Coert Steynberg’s 1946 Springbok Designs - Five coins 24 carat gold) - Pdf

  • 7 October 2016 - Dimension, design of and compilation of 2016 colour coin series (The Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve - Four coins sterling silver) - Pdf

 

2015

 

  • 23 January 2015 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2015 sterling silver coin series (South Africa’s Marine Protected Areas - Four silver coins) - Pdf

  • 23 January 2015 -  Dimension, design and compilation of 2015 R2 (crown) and 2 1/2c (tickey) sterling silver coin series (Trains of South Africa ~ Steam Locomotives) Pdf

  • 23 January 2015 -  Dimension, design and compilation of 2015 R1 24 carat gold coin series (South African Reptiles ~ The Nile Crocodile - 1 10th ounce) - Pdf

  • 23 January 2015 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2015 Natura pure gold coin series (Nocturnal Hunters ~ The Black-Backed Jackal (Four gold coins) - Pdf

  • 23 January 2015 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2015 Unesco R2 (crown) sterling silver and R2 pure gold coin series (Kogelberg Biosphere) - Pdf

  • 23 January 2015 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2015 Protea coin series (Life of a Legend ~ Nelson Mandela Theme: Johannesburg - Three coins, gold & sterling silver) - Pdf 

  • 27 November 2015 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2016 R1 Gold Coin Series (The Cape Dwarf Chameleon - 1 10th gold) - Pdf

  • 27 November 2015 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2016 Sterling Silver Coin Series (South Africa’s Marine Protected Areas - Four sterling silver coins) - Pdf

  • 27 November 2015 -  Dimension, design and compilation of 2016 Natura Pure Gold Coin Series (Nocturnal Hunters ~ The Spotted Hyena - Four 24 carat gold coins) - Pdf

  • 27 November 2015 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2016 Protea Coin Series (Life of a Legend ~ Nelson Mandela - Nelson Mandela as a young attorney and the concept of justice - Three coins, gold & sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 27 November 2015 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2016 R2 Unesco Series (Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve - Four coins, gold & sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 27 November 2015 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2015 R15 (Crown) Sterling Silver Coin Series (The Secretary Bird ~ The Defender of the Nation - R15 sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 27 November 2015 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2015 Commemorative Griqua Town Series (200 Year Anniversary of the Coinage of Griqua Town - Three coins, Bi-metal, sterling silver & 24 carat gold) - Pdf

  • 3 December 2015 - Reserve Bank launches commemorative R5 coin celebrating 200 years of coinage - Griqua Town themed R5 circulation coin including a short description of the series - Pdf

 

2014

  • 25 June 2014 - South African Reserve Bank announces R5 coin commemorating 20 years of democracy - Pdf

  • 17 Nov 2014 - Deputy Governor Francois Groepe: South African Reserve Bank Association of African Banknotes and Security Documents Printers conference (SARB Speeches) - Pdf

 

2013

The 9 December 2013 Notices are all marked secret !!

  • 14 January 2013 - Dimension of design for, and compilation of 2013 sterling silver coin series (South African Marine Protected Areas - Four coins sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 14 January 2013 -  Dimension of design for, and compilation of 2013 Natura pure gold coin series (Nature's Families ~ The Zebras: Four 24 carat gold coins) - Pdf

  • 25 September 2013 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2013 R2 commemorative pure gold coin series (The Khoisan Heritage) - Pdf

  • 25 September 2013 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2013 R1 commemorative pure gold coin series (South African Pollinators ~ The Bat) - Pdf

  • 9 December 2013 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2014 Natura pure gold coin series (Nocturnal Hunters ~ The Leopard - Four coins 24 carat gold) - Pdf

  • 9 December 2013 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2014 sterling silver coin series (South Africa's Marine Protected Areas - Four coins sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 9 December 2013 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2014 R200 gold coin series (1 ounce gold coin) - Pdf

  • 9 December 2013 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2014 R5 bi-metal circulation coin - 20 years of democracy (Twenty years of freedom) - Pdf

  • 9 December 2013 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2014 R2 (crown) sterling silver coin series (South Africa - 20 years of democracy) - Pdf

  • 9 December 2013 - Dimension of design for, and compilation of 2013 R2 commemorative crown (100 year anniversary of the Union Buildings) - Pdf

  • 9 December 2013 - Dimension of design for, and compilation of 2013 R5 Protea coin series (Life of a Legend ~ Nelson Mandela - Theme: Childhood - Three coins 24 carat gold & sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 9 December 2013 -  Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2014 Protea coin series (Life of a Legend ~ Nelson Mandela - Theme: Education - Three coins 24 carat gold & sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 9 December 2013 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2014 R1 gold coin series (1 10th ounce gold coin) - Pdf

  • 9 December 2013 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2014 R2 pure gold coin series (R1 coin - South African Pollinators ~ The Southern Double-collard Sunbird - R2 coin - Discovery of Gold in South Africa) - Pdf

  • 9 December 2013 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2013 R2 (crown) & 2 1/2C (Tickey) sterling silver coin series (Trains of South Africa ~ Electric Locomotives) - Pdf

  • 9 December 2013 - Dimension of design for, and compilation of 2013 R2 circulation coin - Pdf

  • 18 December 2013 - The SARB launches Union Buildings commemorative R2 coins - Pdf

 

2012

  • 13 April 2012 - Update on the SA Mint Company ( some Kruger coins appeared to be under specification to varying degrees & theft of R5 coins) - Pdf

  • 07 June 2012 - Update on the SA Mint Company (Pty) Ltd - Pdf

  • 5 September 2012 - South African Reserve Bank unveils new banknotes ( “One of a Kind,” campaign - SARB Media Statement) - Pdf

  • 13 February 2012 - Statement by President Zuma at the announcement of South African Bank notes to bear Madiba's image, South African Reserve Bank, Pretoria, South Africa - (SA Government Media Statement) - Pdf

  • 6 September 2012 - Dimension for, and compilation of 2012 Crown size sterling silver coin featuring Olympic Games 2012: Withdrawal (SARB Statement) - Pdf

  • 6 September 2012 - Dimension of design for, and compilation of 2012 Protea Coin Series (The greatest love story, Walter and Albertina Sisulu - Three coins 24 carat gold & sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 30 Oct 2012 - South African Reserve Bank (SARB) new banknotes official circulation date announced (President Nelson Mandela on the front, with images of the "Big Five" animals on the back of the various banknote denominations - SARB Media Statement) - Pdf

 

2011

 

  • 14 January 2011 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2011 R1 and R2 pure gold coin series (Maritime History of South Africa) - Pdf

  • 14 January 2011 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2011 Natura pure gold coin series (South African Nobel Laureates for Literature ~ JM Coetzee - Nobel Laureate 2003) - Pdf

  • 14 January 2011 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2011 Crown size and 2 1/2 sterling silver coin series (Rugby World Cup 2011) - Pdf

  • 14 January 2011 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2011 Protea coin series (The San Culture - three coins) - Pdf

  • 14 January 2011 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2011 sterling silver coin series (Four coins, no designs attached) - Pdf

  • 14 January 2011 -  Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2011 Crown size sterling silver coin featuring 50th anniversary of World Wildlife Fund (Peace Parks of Southern Africa ~ Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park - Incorrect designs attached !!) - Pdf

  • 14 January 2011 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2011 Crown size sterling silver coin featuring Rugby World Cup 2011 (50 Year Anniversary of the WWF - Incorrect design attached !!) - Pdf

  • 15 April 2011 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2011 Crown size sterling silver coin featuring 50th anniversary of World Wildlife Fund: Correction (SA Mint Notice) - Pdf

  • 17 May 2011 - Dimension of design for, and compilation of 2011 R5 circulation, uncirculated and proof coin to commemorate the South African Reserve Bank's 90th Anniversary - Pdf

  • 24 June 2011 - Dimension of, design for and compilation of 2010 crown size coin, to commemorate South African Reserve Bank's 90th anniversary (R5 Bi-color sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 30 June 2011 - Launch of the 90th anniversary commemorative R5 circulation coin - Pdf

  • 4 July 2011 -  Dimension of, design for and compilation of 2010 crown size coin, to commemorate South African Reserve Bank's 90th anniversary: Amendment (SA Mint Correction Notice) - Pdf

  • 24 November 2011 - Discontinuation of production of the 5c coin and replacement of the 10c denomination coin - Pdf

  • 08 December 2011 - Suspensions at the South African Mint Company - Pdf

  • 15 December 2011 - Dimension for, and compilation of 2012 Crown size sterling silver coin featuring Olympic Games 2012 (Antarctica and the South Pole Expedition - incorrect design attached !!) - Pdf

  • 15 December 2011 - Dimension for, and compilation of 2012 sterling silver coin series (Four coins, no designs attached) - Pdf

  • 15 December 2011 - Dimension for, and compilation of 2012 R1 and R2 pure gold coin series (Trains of South Africa ~ The Gautrain) - Pdf

  • 15 December 2011 -  Dimension for, and compilation of 2012 Crown size and 2 1/2c sterling silver coin series ( Olympic Games ~ London 2012) - Pdf

  • 15 December 2011 - Dimension for, and compilation of 2012 Crown size sterling silver coin featuring centenary of race to South Pole (Four coins - Peace Parks of southern Africa ~ Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area - Incorrect design attached !!) - Pdf

  • 15 December 2011 - Dimension for, and compilation of 2012 Natura pure gold coin series (R2 coin - The Khoisan Heritage) - Pdf

  • 23 December 2011 - Dimension of, and compilation of 10c circulation coin (Schedule 2 - amendment of specifications (metal composition) of the new 10c circulation coin) - Pdf

 

2010

 

  • 21 Apr 2010 - Statement issued by the SARB Governor, Ms G Marcus on counterfeit notes in circulation (SARB Media Statement) - Pdf

  • 26 May 2010 - Public information campaign on upgraded R200 notes kicks off (SARB Media Statement) - Pdf

 

2009

 

  • 18 February 2009 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2008 R5 circulation coin in celebration of NR Mandela's 90th birthday - Pdf

  • 13 March 2009 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2009 Natura pure gold coin series (Conservation in South Africa ~ The White Rhinoceros - four coins) - Pdf

  • 13 March 2009 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2009 R2 pure gold coin series (World Heritage Site Serie ~ The Richtersvefd Cultural and Botanical Landscape) - Pdf

  • 13 March 2009 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2009 sterling silver coin series (South African Peace Parks ~ Maloti Drakensberg Transfrontier Project - four coins) - Pdf

  • 13 March 2009 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2009 crown size and 2 1/2 c sterling silver coin series (Maritime History of South Africa) - Pdf

  • 13 March 2009 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2009 R1 pure gold coin series (Cultural Series ~ The Northern Sotho People) - Pdf

  • 13 March 2009 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2009 & FIFA 2010 coin series (R2 1(/4 oz) 24 ct gold, R1 (1/10 oz) 24 ct gold, R2 sterling silver Crown) - Pdf

  • 13 March 2009 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2009 Protea coin series (The National Anthem of South Africa) - Pdf

  • 22 May 2009 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2009 FIFA 2010 coin series (2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa ~ The South African Mint Company (Ply) Ltd. hereby withdraws the coin designs submitted for the 2009 Soccer World Cup Coin Series as published in Government Gazette No. 32007 dated 13 March 2009. Certain spacing and font changes are made to the designs in order to accommodate 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa ™ regulations and restrictions - three coins, two gold & one silver) - Pdf

  • 21 December 2009 - Dimension of design for, and compilation of 2010 FIFA 2010 coin series (three coins, two gold & one sterling silver) - Pdf

  • 21 December 2009 - Dimension of design for, and compilation of 2010 sterling silver coin series (South African peace parks ~ Lubombo Transfrontier Conservation and Resource Area - four sterling silver coins) - Pdf

  • 21 December 2009 - Dimension of design for, and compilation of 2010 Natura pure gold coin series (The Black Rhinoceros - four gold coins) - Pdf

  • 21 December 2009 - Dimension of design for, and compilation of 2010 Crown size and 2 1/2, sterling silver coin series (No designs attached) - Pdf

  • 21 December 2009 - Dimension of design for, and compilation of 2010 Protea coin series (South African Literary Nobel Laureates ~ Nadine Gordimer - Three coins, two gold & one sterling silver) - Pdf

 

2008

 

  • 05 February 2008 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2008 sterling silver coin series (Peace Park Series ~ !Ai-!Ais  Richtersveld Transfrontier Park - four sterling silver coins) - Pdf

  • 05 February 2008 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2008 Natura pure gold coin series  (Giants of Africa Series ~ The Elephant - four coins) - Pdf

  • 05 February 2008 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2008 R2 pure gold coin series (World Heritage Site Series ~ Vredefort Dome) - Pdf

  • 05 February 2008 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2008 FIFA 2010 coin series (201 0 FlFA World Cup ~ South Africa - three coins) - Pdf

  • 05 February 2008 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of 2008 crown size and 2 1/2 c sterling silver coin series (International Polar Year) - Pdf

 

2007

 

  • 12 March 2007 -  Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2007 Natura pure gold coin series (Giants of Africa Series ~ The Eland - four coins) - Pdf

  • 12 March 2007 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2007 FIFA 2010 coin series (R2 Gold Coin, R1 Gold Coin and R2 Silver Crown) - Pdf

  • 12 March 2007 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2007 sterling silver coin series (Peace Park Series ~ Kgalagadi Transfrontier Parks - four sterling silver coins) -  Pdf

  • 12 March 2007 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2007 crown size and 2=c sterling silver coin series (International Polar Year) - Pdf

  • 12 March 2007 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2007 R1 and R2 pure gold coin series (World Heritage Site Series ~ Cape Floral Region Protected Areas - two gold coins) - Pdf

  • 12 March 2007 -  Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2007 Protea coin series (South African Nobel Peace Prize Winners’ Series ~ FW de Klerk and NR Mandela - two gold & one silver coin) - Pdf

 

2006

  • 19 April 2006 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2006 sterling silver coin series (Wildlife Series Hunters of Africa - The Black Backed Jackal - four silver coins) - Pdf

  • 19 April 2006 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2006 Crown size and 2=c sterling silver coin series (Bird of Prey Series - The Secretary Bird) - Pdf

  • 19 April 2006 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2006 R1 and R2 pure gold coin series (R2: World Heritage Site Series, Cradle of Humankind - R1: Cultural Series, The Emaswati People) - Pdf

  • 19 April 2006 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2006 Protea coin series (South African Nobel peace Prize Winners ~ Archbishop Desmond Tutu - two gold & one silver coin) - Pdf

  • 19 April 2006 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2006 Natura pure gold coin series (Giants of Africa Series - The Giraffe - four coins) - Pdf

  • 07 August 2006 - Dimension, design and compilation of 2006 R2 silver crown and R2 gold coins (FIFA World Cup South Africa - 1 x gold & 1 x silver R2) - Pdf

 

2005

 

  • 28 January 2005 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2005 protea coins (South African Nobel Peace Prize Winners Series ~ Albert Luthuli - 2 x gold & 1 x silver coins) - Pdf

  • 28 January 2005 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2005 R1 and R2 gold coins (World Heritage Site Series - Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape, Home of the Golden Rhinoceros, Fifa World Cup Series, 2006 World Cup ~ Germany - Cultural Series, The Ndebele People ) -Pdf

  • 28 January 2005 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2005 crown size and 2c sterling silver coin (Bird of Prey Series series ~ The African Vultures) - Pdf

  • 28 January 2005 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2005 sterling silver coin series (Wildlife Series ~ Hunters of Africa - The African Wild Dog) - Pdf

  • 28 January 2005 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2005 Natura gold coins (Giants of Africa Series ~ The Hippopotamus) - Pdf

 

2004

 

  • 16 February 2004 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2004 Natura gold coins (Wild Cats of Africa - The Caracal) - Pdf

  • 16 February 2004 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2004 R1 and R2 gold coins (Cultural Services ~ The Tshivenda people, World Heritage Series ~ The uKhahlamba Park (Drakensberg) - Pdf

  • 16 February 2004 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2004 Protea coins (Protea Series - New Democratic South Africa “Democracy - 10 Years” 1994 - 2004) - Pdf

  • 16 February 2004 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2004 crown size and 21/2c sterling silver coin series (Bird of Prey Series - R2 Crown and 21/2 c Tickey Silver Coins - The African Owls) - Pdf

  • 16 February 2004 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2004 sterling silver coin series (The Leopard - four silver coins) - Pdf

  • 16 April 2004 - Precious Metals and Diamonds General Amendment Bill: Draft - Pdf

  • 30 July 2004 - Standard mass and least current mass of circulation coins: Amendment - Pdf

  • 30 July 2004 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of commemorative R2 circulation coin (Design for the Ten Year Democracy Circulation R2) - Pdf

 

2003

 

  • 28 February 2003 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2003 Natura gold coin (four gold coins) - Pdf

  • 28 February 2003 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the R1 and R2 gold coins - Pdf

  • 28 February 2003 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the sterling silver coin series (New Coat of Arms - four silver coins) - Pdf

  • 28 March 2003 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2003 Natura gold coins (Wild Cats of Africa ~ The Lion - four gold coins) - Pdf

  • 28 March 2003 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the crown size and 2c sterling silver coin series (Birds of Prey Series ~ The Eagle) - Pdf

  • 28 March 2003 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the sterling silver coin series (The Rhino ~ Survivor of Africa - four silver coins) - Pdf

  • 28 March 2003 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the R1 and R2 gold coins (R2 Gold World Heritage Site Series ~ The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, R1 Gold Cultural Series ~ The Tsonga Nation) - Pdf

 

2002

  • 01 February 2002 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of Natura Gold Coins (Four gold coins) - Pdf

  • 02 September 2002 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2003 Protea coins (Cricket World Cup - two gold & one silver coin) - Pdf

  • 02 September 2002 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 2002 Protea coins (Johannesburg World Summit - two gold & one silver coin) - Pdf

  • 02 September 2002 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the 50c circulation coins for 2003 (Cricket World Cup) - Pdf

  • 02 September 2002 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of the R1 circulation coins for 2002 (Johannesburg World Summit) - Pdf

  • 25 October 2002 - Declaration of types of heritage objects (South African items of numismatic interest (medals and coins) that have been in South Africa for more than 100 years) - Pdf

 

2000

 

  • 15 December 2000 - Dimension of, design for, and compilation of R5 circulation coins (Nelson Mandela) - Pdf

 

1989

 

  • 12 May 1989 - South African Reserve Bank Amendment Act No 49 of 1989 -  To amend the provisions of the South African Reserve Bank Act, 1944, size of the board increase from 12 to 14 amongst others - Pdf

  • 1 August 1989 - South African Reserve Bank Act No 90 of 1989 - repealed the 1944 SARB Act and its various Amendments - Pdf

 

1969

  • 3 April 1969 - Alterations of design on coins, 1969 silver 1 Rand - Pdf

  • 21 November 1969 - Design on coins, 1969 issuance - Pdf

 

1966

 

  • 19 October 1966 - South African Mint and Coinage Further Amendment Act, No 40 of 1966:  To amend the South African Mint and Coinage Act,1964, in order to determine the values, in comparison with coins made and issued under that Act, of coins made and issued in terms of the Coinage Act, 1922, to substitute the name “Krugerrand’’ for the name ‘“Trojan’’, and to abolish coins of the denomination of two-and-a-half cents - Pdf

 

1965

 

  • 17 March 1965 - Prevention of Counterfeiting Act 16 of 1965: To provide for the prevention of the counterfeiting of coin and the forging or altering of certain bank notes and for matters incidental thereto, to provide for certain persons being dealt with under the law relating to extradition, and to amend the Native Territories Penal Code (Act No. 24 of 1886 of the Cape of Good Hope), the Crimes Ordinance, 1904, of the Transvaal, the South African Reserve Bank Act, 1944, and the Criminal Procedure Act, 1955. - Pdf

  • 30 April 1965 - Designs on Coins, Proclamation 90 of 1965: With effect from the 11th May 1965, the designs for the Republican coins shown in the Schedule - Pdf

 

1959

 

  • 6 July 1959 - Decimal Coinage Act, 1959, Act 61 of 1959: To provide for a coinage system for the Union on a decimal basis, and for matters incidental thereto. - Pdf

 

1956

 

  • 24 January 1956 - Private Bill introduced by P.A. Moore, repealing the Coinage Act of 1922, proposing the term Rand and the introduction of a decimal coinage system - Pdf

  • 17 August 1956 - Appointment of Commission of Enquiry into the practical aspects of a change-over to a decimal coinage system - Pdf

 

1944

 

  • 12 May 1944 - South African Reserve Bank Act No 29 of 1944 - giving the SARB the sole – and now indefinite – right to issue bank notes and coin - Pdf

 

1933

  • 6 January 1933 - Coinage Act of 1870 ceased to apply to South Africa - Pdf

 

1924

  • 21 March 2024 - Tenders for Silver Bullion - Pdf

 

1923

 

  • 23 February 1923 - A branch of the Mint (in this Proclamation referred to as Pretoria Mint) to be established - Pdf

  • 12 March 1923 - Allowed banks to dispose of the whole or part of their holding of Reserve Bank stocks - Pdf

 

1922

 

  • 4 July 1922 - Coinage Bill of 1922 - Pdf

  • 2 August 1922 - Coinage Act of 1922 - Pdf

 

1920

 

  • 09 July 1920 - Finess of silver coins reduced to 50% - Pdf

  • 19 August 1920 - Banking and Currency Act No 31 of 1920 - Pdf

  • 3 September 1920 - The Bechuanaland Protectorate Coinage Order 1911 to stay effective, Coinage in Swaziland - Pdf

 

1911

  • 23 January 1911 - Union of South Africa and Basutoland (Coinage) Proclamation, 1911 - Pdf

 

1870

 

  • 10 February 1870 - British Coinage Act of 1870 - Pdf
     

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