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2 Rand SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA
| Nickel plated brass (Core: 95% Copper, 4.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) | 5.5 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1989-1995 |
| Value | 2 Rand 2 ZAR = USD 0.11 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated brass (Core: 95% Copper, 4.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
RAND
ALS
Engraver: Arthur Sutherland
Edge
Alternating segments of smooth and reeded parts (5 each)
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
One interesting fact about the 2 Rand coin from South Africa is that it features an image of a Springbok, which is a type of antelope found in the country, on its reverse side. The Springbok is a national symbol of South Africa and is often featured in the country's currency and national emblems.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 7790 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 5804 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | 5816 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rand (SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA) 1989-1995 coin.
