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 | 2000-2001 |
| 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#25688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Strelitzia plant and value
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 traditional African woman wearing a traditional headdress. The coin was designed by the South African artist, Themba Mbuyisa, and was first introduced in 2000. The coin's design was intended to celebrate the diversity and richness of African culture, and it has become a popular collector's item among coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1152000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 3678 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 2000-2001 coin.
