20 Cents (Elephant - Strength of Africa) 2002 front 20 Cents (Elephant - Strength of Africa) 2002 back
20 Cents (Elephant - Strength of Africa) 2002 photo
© Carl Russouw

20 Cents Elephant - Strength of Africa

2002 year
Silver (.925) 33.63 g 38.73 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
Value
20 Cents 0.20 ZAR = USD 0.011
Currency
Rand (1961-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
33.63 g
Diameter
38.73 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#139828
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Family of four elephants

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20C
CM

Translation: Twenty Cents

Engraver: Cecil Moses

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued as a single coin, or in two Limited Edition Set with the 4 coins of the same year: 5 cents (1/4 Ounce), 10 cents (1/2 Ounce), 20 cents (1 Ounce) and 50 Cents (2 Ounces). (Total combined below)
 

  • Prestige Set in a Wooden Box - 500 Sets
     
  • Velvet lined case - 996 Sets
     


There were also three other sets issued (Total combined below):
 

  • 3 Coin Set - 2000, 2001 and 2002 - 81 Sets
     
  • 4 Coin Set - 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 - 75 Sets
     
  • 5 Coin Set - 2002, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 - 181 Sets
     

This is the 5 Coin set, 2000-2004, issued as a combination set showing all 5 coins, making up the Big 5

Interesting fact

The 2002 South African 20 Cent coin featuring the Elephant - Strength of Africa design is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. Despite this, it is still considered a legal tender in South Africa.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002  602 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents (Elephant - Strength of Africa) 2002 coin.