2 Rand (Aforika Borwa - South Africa) 2008-2020 front 2 Rand (Aforika Borwa - South Africa) 2008-2020 back
2 Rand (Aforika Borwa - South Africa) 2008-2020 photo
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2 Rand Aforika Borwa - South Africa

 
Nickel plated copper 5.5 g 23.0 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2008-2020
Value
2 Rand 2 ZAR = USD 0.11
Currency
Rand (1961-date)
Composition
Nickel plated copper
Weight
5.5 g
Diameter
23.0 mm
Thickness
1.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#9975
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Greater Kudu at centre left, value at right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 RAND
ALS

Engraver: Arthur Sutherland

Edge

Segmented reeding

Comment

Legends in the 11 Official Languages of the Republic of South Africa:
Afrikaans: Suid-Afrika
English: South Africa
Sesotho and Sepedi: Afrika Borwa
Tswana: Aforika Borwa
Xhosa: uMzantsi Afrika
Zulu: iNingizimu Afrika
Ndebele: iSewula frika
Venda: Afurika Tshipembe
siSwati: Ningizimu Afrika
Tsonga: Afrika Dzonga

Interesting fact

The 2 Rand coin features an image of a springbok, which is a type of antelope found in South Africa. The springbok is a symbol of the country's natural beauty and wildlife, and it's also a popular image on South African currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  1563 - - - - - -
2020  4000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rand (Aforika Borwa - South Africa) 2008-2020 coin.