Cape Sparrows on Acacia Quarter-Penny South Africa Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making (1955) (Sweet Thorn) (Farthing)
Cape Sparrows on Acacia Quarter-Penny South Africa Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making (1955) (Sweet Thorn) (Farthing) Reverse: Cape Sparrows perched on acacia branch within circle, date 1955 above, and denomination below. Legend in English and Afrikaans Lettering: SUID-AFRIKA·1955·SOUTH AFRICA 1/4D. Obverse: Elizabeth II head right Lettering: ELIZABETH II REGINA Translation: Elizabeth the Second Queen Features Issuer South Africa Queen Elizabeth II (1952-1961) Type Standard circulation coin Years 1953-1960 Value 1/4 Penny = 1/48 Shilling = 1/960 Pound (1/960) Currency Pound (1825-1961) Composition Bronze Weight 2.83 g Diameter 20.2 mm Thickness 1.43 mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized 03-31-1961 Number N# 7469 References KM# 44, Hern# S34-41 Wikipedia: The Cape sparrow was featured on the lowest-denomination South African coin, from the farthing (¼-cent) in 1923 to the cent that ceased to be minted in 2002, with designs based on an original by Georg