© Philip Coetzee
© Philip Coetzee
2½ Cents Dolos
2016 year| Silver (.925) | 1.414 g | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| 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#138814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Dolos and denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 1/2 c
PB
Ag925 Cu75
Engraver: Paul Botes
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The dolos is a South African invention used along to cost to prevent the sea from washing away soil or harbour walls.Interesting fact
The 2½ Cents (Dolos) 2016 coin from South Africa is unique in that it was designed to be a "non-circulating" coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced in limited quantities for collectors. Despite this, the coin still holds legal tender status in South Africa, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 392 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 CPT | 147 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 DBN | 400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 JHB | 895 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Cents (Dolos) 2016 coin.
