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The change log for the South African Numismatic Library. Tracks version history, recent edits, and the forward roadmap. The library is a living reference — auction records and Mint releases evolve, and the page below documents how the content keeps pace. For the people behind the work, see Contributors & Acknowledgments.
Version 1.0
22 February 2026 · Initial public release · 80+ pagesThe library's initial public release closes the first major editorial cycle: 80+ pages covering ZAR, Union, Republic, decimal, modern commemoratives, banknotes, medals, tokens, grading, certification, counterfeit detection, and reference appendices.
All major topical gaps closed in the v1.0 release. Subsequent updates extend depth and respond to new market events (auction records, Mint releases, certified-coin populations).
Forward plans
2026 onward · Big Five completions · Auction tracking · Format upgradesThe 2026 Big Five Lion release closes the wildlife coin programme; 2025 Rhino auction records filter through over the coming year. Error-coin coverage and printable PDF guides are queued.
User-contributed corrections and additions are welcome — the library improves with reader input. Submit via the contact channel.
Version history
Major releases · Public-facing changes · Editorial milestones| Version | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 22 Feb 2026 | Initial public release — complete library, 80+ pages covering all major topics: ZAR, Union, Republic, modern commemoratives, banknotes, medals, tokens, grading, certification. |
Recent updates
Page-level edits · Newest first · Editorial format conversions tracked separately per page| Date | Page | Update |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2026 | All pages | Initial publication |
Forward plans
Queued additions · 2026 onward · RoadmapFive priorities shape the next editorial cycle. The first two — 2026 Big Five Lion and 2025 Rhino auction records — track active market events. The remaining three extend coverage depth and accessibility.
- 2026 Big Five Lion release — monitor and add to the database on issue
- 2025 Rhino auction records — incorporate as realised prices accumulate
- Error coin coverage — expand with more detailed catalogue entries and reference imagery
- Printable PDF guides — develop downloadable versions for offline reference
- User-contributed content — add a structured channel for corrections, additions, and provenance reports
Sources
Internal · Library publication records- Library content and publication records. Internal version-control and editorial logs.