10 Cents (South Africa) 2003 front 10 Cents (South Africa) 2003 back
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10 Cents South Africa

2003 year
Bronze plated steel 2.0 g 16.0 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
2003
Value
10 Cents 0.10 ZAR = USD 0.0057
Currency
Rand (1961-date)
Composition
Bronze plated steel
Weight
2.0 g
Diameter
16.0 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#4907
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Arum lilies, flowers native to South Africam and the value to the right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10c
RCM

Engraver: Robert Campbell McFarlane

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Legends in the 11 Official Languages of the Republic of South Africa:
Afrikaans: Suid-Afrika
English: South Africa
Sesotho and Sepedi: Afrika Borwa
Tswana: Aforika Borwa
Xhosa: uMzantsi Afrika
Zulu: iNingizimu Afrika
Ndebele: iSewula frika
Venda: Afurika Tshipembe
siSwati: Ningizimu Afrika
Tsonga: Afrika Dzonga

Interesting fact

The 10 Cents coin from South Africa features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. On the obverse side of the coin, there is an image of a traditional San woman, symbolizing the indigenous people of South Africa. The reverse side features a stunning representation of a springbok, which is a native antelope species found in the country. The coin's design was created by well-known South African artist, Strijdom van der Merwe, and it was first introduced in 2003 as part of a new coin series that aimed to showcase the country's diverse cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  2909 - - - - - -

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