© Philip Coetzee
© Philip Coetzee
2 Rand Heart Transplant
2017 year| Silver (.925) | 33.63 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 2 Rand 2 ZAR = USD 0.11 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 33.63 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#138888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Body with heart in circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
R2
First Heart
Transplant
1967
12.03
1Oz Ag925 Cu75
Engraver: Paul Botes
Designers: Richard Stone, Carl Jeppe
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2 Rand (Heart Transplant) 2017 coin from South Africa is unique in that it features a heart-shaped design, which is a nod to the country's pioneering work in heart transplant surgery. In fact, the coin's design was inspired by the first human-to-human heart transplant, which was performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard in Cape Town in 1967. The coin's heart-shaped design serves as a symbol of hope and a tribute to the medical professionals who have dedicated their lives to saving others through this life-saving procedure.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 681 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rand (Heart Transplant) 2017 coin.
