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2½ Cents Vasco de Gama
2009 year| Silver (.925) | 1.414 g | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| 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#146425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
The Ship Sao Gabriel with African Continent
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 1/2c
Lisbon
Cape of Good Hope
MJS
Engraver: Thinus Scheepers
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Vasco de Gama 2½ Cents coin was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Vasco de Gama's arrival in South Africa in 1498. The coin features an image of Vasco de Gama on the obverse (front) side, and the coat of arms of South Africa on the reverse (back) side. The coin was minted in a limited quantity of 2,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 478 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Cents (Vasco de Gama) 2009 coin.
