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50 Cents Afurika Tshipembe
2008 year| Bronze plated steel | 5.0 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| 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#6649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Strelitzia plant, value, surrounding nonagon, designer mark "LL" of Linda Lotriet
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 "Afurika Tshipembe," features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's reverse side features a stylized image of a traditional African hut, surrounded by a pattern of circles that represent the harmony and unity of the African people. The design is meant to symbolize the importance of community and tradition in African culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1563 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents (Afurika Tshipembe) 2008 coin.
