20 Cents (Rhino - Survivor of Africa) 2003 front 20 Cents (Rhino - Survivor of Africa) 2003 back
20 Cents (Rhino - Survivor of Africa) 2003 photo
© Carl Russouw

20 Cents Rhino - Survivor of Africa

2003 year
Silver (.925) 33.626 g 38.725 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
20 Cents 0.20 ZAR = USD 0.011
Currency
Rand (1961-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
33.626 g
Diameter
38.725 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#139805
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

White Rhinoceros mother with offspring

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 - 532 Sets
     
  • Velvet lined case - 1,029 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 Rhino - Survivor of Africa 20 cent coin from South Africa, made of Silver (.925) and weighing 33.626g, features an image of a rhinoceros on its obverse side. The rhinoceros is one of the most endangered species in Africa, and the coin was designed to raise awareness about the importance of conservation efforts to protect these magnificent creatures and their habitats.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  32 - - - - - -

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