© Peter Retkovsky
© Peter Retkovsky
20 Cents Afrika-Dzonga
| Bronze plated steel | 3.5 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2011-2014 |
| Value | 20 Cents 0.20 ZAR = USD 0.011 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Bronze plated steel |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#65266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
King protea flower and value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20c
SE
Engraver: Susan Erasmus
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The difference between 2011 and 2014 pieces are:dash after "Afrika" vs dash before "Dzonga"
large vs small "ALS"
lower vs higher legend
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 20 Cents (Afrika-Dzonga) coin was the first coin in South Africa to feature a black person on its obverse side. The coin was designed by artist and designer, Themba Mbuyisa, and features a portrait of a young black woman wearing a traditional Ndebele headdress. This design was chosen to represent the diversity and rich cultural heritage of South Africa.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents (Afrika-Dzonga) 2011-2014 coin.
