The fourth one rand (R1) gold coin to be minted in the Cultural Series is The Sotho Nation minted in 2001.

The obverse of the tenth ounce 24 carat gold coin portrays the new South African coat of arms and the mintage year, being 2001.

The wording South Africa and Umzantsi Afrika is inscribed.

The reverse of the 2001 Sotho Nation gold coin depicts the image of a wise Sangoma or traditional healer