2 Rand Polar Year
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 33.63 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| 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#146034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
SA Agulhas ship and small globe with human figure
Script: Latin
Lettering:
R2 International Polar Year 2007 - 2008
Marion Island, Antartica, Gough Island, SA Agulhas
LG
Engraver: Lilian Guerra
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2 Rand (Polar Year) 2008 coin from South Africa is part of a limited edition series of coins issued to commemorate the International Polar Year, which was a global scientific campaign that took place in 2007-2008 to study the Earth's polar regions. The coin's design features an image of a penguin on the obverse (front side) and the South African coat of arms on the reverse (back side). The coin was minted in a limited quantity of 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 724 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rand (Polar Year) 2008 coin.
