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2 Cents AFURIKA-TSHIPEMBE
| Copper plated steel | 3.0 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1996-2000 |
| Value | 2 Cents 0.02 ZAR = USD 0.0011 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Eagle holding a fish with its talons, value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2c
ALS
Engraver: Arthur Sutherland
Edge
Plain
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 2 Cents (AFURIKA-TSHIPEMBE) coin was designed by South African artist, Themba Mbuyisa, and features an image of a traditional African hut and the words "AFURIKA-TSHIPEMBE" which means "Africa-Unity" in the local language. The coin was minted from 1996 to 2000 and was part of a series of coins that celebrated the unity and diversity of the African continent.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 4827 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | 3596 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 3051 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 3774 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 3703 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Cents (AFURIKA-TSHIPEMBE) 1996-2000 coin.
