20 Cents (iSewula Afrika) 2008-2021 front 20 Cents (iSewula Afrika) 2008-2021 back
20 Cents (iSewula Afrika) 2008-2021 photo
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20 Cents iSewula Afrika

 
Bronze plated steel 3.5 g 19.0 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2008-2021
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
References
Numista
N#4694
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

King protea flower and value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20c
SE

Engraver: Susan Erasmus

Edge

Reeded

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 20 Cents (iSewula Afrika) coin was introduced in 2008 as part of a new coin series that replaced the previous South African coinage. The coin features the image of a lion, which is a symbol of strength and courage in many African cultures. The lion is also a nod to South Africa's rich wildlife heritage and its reputation as a premier destination for wildlife tourism.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  1563 - - - - - -
2021  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents (iSewula Afrika) 2008-2021 coin.