2 Cents (Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA) 1968 front 2 Cents (Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA) 1968 back
2 Cents (Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA) 1968 photo
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2 Cents Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA

1968 year
Bronze 4.0 g 22.45 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1968
Value
2 Cents 0.02 ZAR = USD 0.0011
Currency
Rand (1961-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.0 g
Diameter
22.45 mm
Thickness
1.71 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#8260
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Wildebeest

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 C
JVZ

Engraver: Jan van Zyl

Edge

Reeded coarsely

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1968 South African 2 Cents (Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA) circulating commemorative coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a traditional African woman, while the reverse side depicts a legendary creature from Afrikaans folklore, known as the "SUID-AFRIKA." This coin was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Afrikaans language and is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of African culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1968  25000 - - - - - -

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