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2½ Cents Class 35 Diesel-Electric Locomotive
2013 year| Silver (.925) | 1.414 g | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 2½ Cents 0.025 ZAR = USD 0.0014 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.414 g |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Locomotive on rails 3/4 right, legend above, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLASS 35
Diesel-Electric Locomotive
2½c
VLC
Engraver: Vincent Chipa
Edge
Reeded and Smooth edge exist
Comment
For the flypress issues, both a reeded and a smooth edge variety existsInteresting fact
The Class 35 Diesel-Electric Locomotive coin was part of a series of non-circulating coins issued by the South African Mint in 2013 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the South African Railways. The coin's design features a detailed image of the Class 35 Diesel-Electric Locomotive, which was introduced in the 1970s and was known for its distinctive red and yellow livery. The coin's silver content and low mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item for train enthusiasts and coin collectors alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 258 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 DBN | 280 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 JHB | 279 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Cents (Class 35 Diesel-Electric Locomotive) 2013 coin.
