© Carl Russouw
© Carl Russouw
2½ Cents Knysna Seahorse
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 1.414 g | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| 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#131479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Knysna Seahorse (Hippocampus Capensis) in it natural environment with value of coin in numbers.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 1/2 c
Engraver: William Lumley
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The silver 2½ cents or 'Tickey' was reintroduced as a non-circulating commemorative proof coin in 1997.Also issued in see through case as combo set with the R2 (no mintage data available but estimated at 200).
Interesting fact
The Knysna Seahorse coin's design features a seahorse, a unique marine animal that can be found in the waters of South Africa's Garden Route, where Knysna is located.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Cents (Knysna Seahorse) 1997 coin.
