2 Rand Union Buildings
2013 year| Nickel plated copper | 5.5 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 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 |
| Numista | N#53696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Union Buildings (seat of the South African government), naming.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 RAND
100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
OF THE
UNION BUILDINGS
MJS
Engraver: Thinus Scheepers
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
The Union Buildings, which are featured on the coin, serve as the official seat of the South African government and are located in the city of Pretoria. The buildings were designed by architect Sir Herbert Baker and were completed in 1913, which is also the year that the coin was minted. The Union Buildings are considered a national heritage site and are a prominent example of South African architecture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rand (Union Buildings) 2013 coin.
