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50 Cents AFRIKA BORWA
| Bronze plated steel | 5.0 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1996-2000 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 ZAR = USD 0.029 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Bronze plated steel |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Bird-of-paradise flower, commonly known in South Africa as the "crane" flower. That flower is native to South Africa.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50c LL
Engraver: Linda Lotriet
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 50 cent coin from South Africa, also known as the "Afrika Borwa" coin, has a unique design that features a portrait of a San woman, a member of one of the indigenous tribes of Southern Africa. This design was chosen to recognize and honor the cultural heritage of the San people, who have lived in the region for thousands of years.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 4827 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | 3596 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 3051 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 3774 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 3703 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents (AFRIKA BORWA) 1996-2000 coin.
