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2 Rand - ¼ Ounce Mapungubwe
2005 year| Gold (.9999) | 7.78 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 2 Rand 2 ZAR = USD 0.12 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.78 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#178650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Gold Rhino between gold pearls
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/4 Oz Au 999.9
World Heritage Site
MJS
R2
Engraver: Thinus Scheepers
Edge
Reeded
Comment
291 launch sets were issued with a quarter ounce medallion included.Not currently listed in Krause & Mischler.
Interesting fact
The 2 Rand - ¼ Ounce (Mapungubwe) 2005 gold coin from South Africa features an image of a golden rhinoceros, which is a symbol of the ancient Kingdom of Mapungubwe, a powerful state that existed in the 13th century in what is now southern Africa.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1291 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rand - ¼ Ounce (Mapungubwe) 2005 coin.
