© Philip Coetzee
© Philip Coetzee
2½ Cents Heart Transplant
2017 year| Silver (.925) | 1.414 g | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| 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 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#138815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
A heart with writing right of it
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Ag925
Cu075
CNB
2 1/2 c
Translation: CNB is the initials of the first Transplant docter, Dr. Chris Barnard
Designers: Richard Stone, Carl Jeppe
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2½ Cents (Heart Transplant) coin from South Africa, released in 2017, features a unique design that highlights the country's achievements in the field of heart transplantation. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized heart with a surgical scar, symbolizing the life-saving medical procedure that has given many people a second chance at life. The coin's obverse side features the portrait of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's former president and a symbol of hope and reconciliation. This coin serves as a reminder of the country's advancements in medicine and its commitment to improving the quality of life for all its citizens.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 837 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 CPT | 289 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 DBN | 393 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 JHB | 251 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Cents (Heart Transplant) 2017 coin.
