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2 Cents Nicolaas J. Diederichs
1979 year| Bronze | 4.0 g | 22.45 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 2 Cents 0.02 ZAR = USD 0.0011 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Diameter | 22.45 mm |
| Thickness | 1.71 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#1795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Wildebeest
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2c J.v.Z.
Engraver: Jan van Zyl
Edge
Reeded coarsely
Interesting fact
The 1979 South African 2 cent coin featuring Nicolaas J. Diederichs is notable for its unique design, which includes a portrait of Diederichs on the obverse (front side) and a depiction of a protea, the national flower of South Africa, on the reverse (back side). This design was chosen to commemorate Diederichs' contributions to the country's agricultural industry, particularly in the field of plant breeding and genetics. The coin's bronze composition and 4.0 gram weight also make it stand out from other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Cents (Nicolaas J. Diederichs) 1979 coin.
