Stunning High Luster VERY RARE PROOF 1961 South Africa Sparrows Half Cent 1/2c Absolutely stunning high luster on these amazing 1961 Proof South Africa Half Cent! SUPER RARE, low mintage of only 7,530 Proof Half Cents were minted in 1961 Due to some unfortunate Shipping events i no longer combine shipping, each auction will be shipped separately as per auction Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency 1961 39 189 000 Hern#R1 63% 1961 7 530 Hern#R1; Proof 1.1% Issuer South Africa Queen Elizabeth II (1952-1961) Period Republic (1961-date) Type Standard circulation coins Years 1961-1964 Value ½ Cent 0.005 ZAR = EUR 0.00026 Currency Rand (1961-date) Composition Brass Weight 5.6 g Diameter 25.6 mm Thickness 1.8 mm Shape Round Technique Milled Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Number N#3201Help References KM# 56, Hern# R1-4