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1 dollar
Namibia 1 dollar coin 2002
Coin from 2002
General information
Country

Flag of Namibia Namibia

Value

$1.00

Years

1993–present[1][2]

Measurements and composition
Mass

4.96 g (general)[1]

Diameter
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Thickness

1.9 mm (general)[1]

Composition
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Appearance
Shape

round

Alignment

medallic

Obverse

coat of arms of Namibia, year, state title[1][2][3][4][5]

Reverse
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The 1 dollar coin was first minted by Namibia during December 1993. Since then, the general issue coins have been minted in 1996, 1998, 2002, 2006, and 2008. Commemorative coins at this denomination have also been produced. Today, the dollar coin remains in use within Namibia.[1][2][3][4][5]

History[]

General issue[]

The general issue 1 dollar coin was first minted during December 1993. It is composed of a brass alloy. The coin weighs 4.96 grams, has a diameter of 22.6 millimeters, and has a thickness of 1.9 millimeters. On the obverse is the coat of arms of Namibia with the year of minting and state title (REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA). Shown on the reverse is a Bateleur eagle and the value. The edge is reeded.[1][2]

First commemorative coin[]

During 1995, Namibia introduced its first commemorative coins on occasion of five years of Namibian independence. Along with these was a 1 dollar coin which was composed of cupronickel and had a diameter of 37 millimeters. Displayed on the obverse was the coat of arms of Namibia with the year of minting and state title. Shown on the reverse was a colorized desert landscape along with the value and an inscription reading, "5TH YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE".[3]

Miss Universe Namibia coin[]

Namibia 1 dollar 1995

The commemorative coin.

In 1995, a second commemorative coin was issued on occasion of Miss Universe Namibia. Like the coin commemorating 5 years of Namibian independence, this commemorative coin was also composed of cupronickel and had a diameter of 37 millimeters. Displayed on the obverse was the coat of arms of Namibia with the year of minting and state title. Shown on the reverse is a colorized gemsbok with the text "MISS UNIVERSE NAMIBIA" and value.[4]

Marine Life Protection coin[]

During 1998, Namibia issued its third 1 dollar commemorative coin, which was issued in commemoration of Marine Life Protection. It was composed of cupronickel and had a diameter of 37 millimeters. Displayed on the obverse was the coat of arms of Namibia with the year of minting and state title. Shown on the reverse was a colorized whale and calf with the value and an inscription reading, "MARINE LIFE PROTECTION". Only 7,500 pieces were minted.[5]

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Namibian dollar
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Miscellaneous Bank of NamibiaCommon Monetary AreaSouth African rand
 
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Patterns Dollar: $1$10; Mark: 1 M10 M; Rand: 100 r
Miscellaneous Erik KarlssonNamibia Reserve Bank
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