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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 | 2000-2001 |
| 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#7892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Eagle with fish in talons divides 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 part of a series of coins issued by the South African Reserve Bank in 2000-2001 to celebrate the country's diverse cultures. The coin features the image of a traditional African headdress, known as a "tshele," which is a symbol of African culture and heritage. The coin's design was created by a South African artist, Themba Mbuyisa, and it was the first time that a black South African artist had designed a coin for the Reserve Bank. The coin's unique design and cultural significance make it a popular collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of African art.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 263000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 3678 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 2000-2001 coin.
