2 Rand (uMzantsi Afrika - Suid-Afrika) 2011-2013 front 2 Rand (uMzantsi Afrika - Suid-Afrika) 2011-2013 back
2 Rand (uMzantsi Afrika - Suid-Afrika) 2011-2013 photo
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2 Rand uMzantsi Afrika - Suid-Afrika

 
Nickel plated copper 5.5 g 23.0 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2011-2013
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#51971
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Greater Kudu and denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 RAND
ALS

Engraver: Arthur Sutherland

Edge

Intermittent reeding

Comment

The coins from 2011 have the Initials ALS, left below the Coat of Arms, whereas the 2013 coins have it directly below. The sizes of the CoAs also differ slightly.

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
2011  3000 - - - - - -
2013  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rand (uMzantsi Afrika - Suid-Afrika) 2011-2013 coin.