


© Philip Coetzee
2 Rand 50 Years WWF
2011 yearSilver (.925) | 33.626 g | 38.7 mm |
Issuer | South Africa |
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Period | Republic (1961-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2011 |
Value | 2 Rand 2 ZAR = USD 0.11 |
Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
Composition | Silver (.925) |
Weight | 33.626 g |
Diameter | 38.7 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#200344 |
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Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Blue Crane with open wings, WWF Emblem right, denomination left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE - 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
R2
WWF
MD
11 SEPTEMBER 1961
Engraver: Motshabi Daisy Mothobela
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mint mark showing a small picture of Table Mountain, when on the coin, is above the Panda of the WWFInteresting fact
The 2 Rand (50 Years WWF) 2011 coin features a unique design that showcases the diversity of South Africa's wildlife. The obverse of the coin depicts the Big Five game animals - lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo - in a circular pattern, while the reverse features a portrait of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa and a prominent conservationist. This design was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and to highlight the importance of conservation efforts in protecting South Africa's rich biodiversity.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2011 | 89 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rand (50 Years WWF) 2011 coin.