50 Cents (Afrika-Dzonga) 2010 front 50 Cents (Afrika-Dzonga) 2010 back
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50 Cents Afrika-Dzonga

2010 year
Bronze plated steel 5.0 g 22.0 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
2010
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
References
Numista
N#28244
Rarity index
12%

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-Dzonga, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's reverse side features an image of a traditional African village, complete with huts and a communal gathering area. This design was chosen to represent the country's diverse cultural traditions and to celebrate the unity of its people.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2010  55104000 - - - - - -

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