50 Cents (Afrika-Dzonga - Ningizimu Afrika) 2012-2022 front 50 Cents (Afrika-Dzonga - Ningizimu Afrika) 2012-2022 back
50 Cents (Afrika-Dzonga - Ningizimu Afrika) 2012-2022 photo
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50 Cents Afrika-Dzonga - Ningizimu Afrika

 
Bronze plated steel 5.0 g 22.0 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2012-2022
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#44891
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Bird-of-paradise flower commonly known in South Africa as the "crane" flower. This 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 - Ningizimu Afrika" coin, has a unique design that features a portrait of a traditional African leader on one side and the South African Big Five game animals (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo) on the other side. This design was created to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and wildlife of South Africa.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  3000 - - - - - -
2022  3000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents (Afrika-Dzonga - Ningizimu Afrika) 2012-2022 coin.