Reverse: the reverse of the coin depicts - Antelope, which is exceptionally found only in South and Southwest Africa. Around the antelope in African and English languages are inscription "SUID - AFRIKA" year and "SOUTH - AFRICA". At the bottom of the coin is the denomination "1R" (eng. 1 Rand).
Obverse: the obverse of the coin depicts Jan van Riebeeck, the administrator of the Dutch colony, in Cape Town, capital of South Africa. Around inscription in African and English languages "EENDRAG MAAK * MAG UNITY IS STRENGHT".
Packaging: Each coin is packed into the manufacturer hard plastic capsule.
About the coin: South African Investment Gold Coin, minted between 1961 and 1983. This 1 Rand gold coin was minted as a counterweight to the golden British Sovereign coins.