© nalaberong
© nalaberong
2 Cents SOUTH AFRICA - SUID AFRIKA
| Bronze (95% Copper, 4.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) | 4.0 g | 22.45 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1970-1990 |
| Value | 2 Cents 0.02 ZAR = USD 0.0011 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 4.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) |
| 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#913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Wildebeest bucking left above denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2c J.v.Z.
Engraver: Jan van Zyl
Edge
Reeded coarsely
Comment
Obverse engraver initials:1970-83 - 'T.S.' below base of Coat of Arms right hand side (Tommy Sasseen).
1984 - no engraver initials (Arthur Sutherland).
1985-87 - 'A.L.S.' below base of Coat of Arms left hand side (Arthur Sutherland).
Reverse with wildebeest was in use from 1965 till 1990 and is known in 2 types.
Die A - the mountain to the left of the left front leg of wildebeest (in center on coin) has long slope.
Die B - the mountain to the left of the left front leg of wildebeest is outlined and has short slope.
