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50 Cents Cricket - Afrika Borwa
2003 year| Bronze plated steel | 5.0 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| 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#14735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Cricket player diving towards the wicket
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50c
ALS
Engraver: Arthur Sutherland
Edge
Reeded
Comment
NOTE: very similar to KM#329 50 Cents, but with different language legend!2002: AFORIKA BORWA
2003: AFRIKA BORWA
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 Cricket - Afrika Borwa 50 Cents coin from South Africa features a unique design that showcases the country's passion for cricket. The coin's reverse side features a depiction of a cricket player in action, with the words "Afrika Borwa" (which means "African Cricket" in Setswana) written above the player's head. This design was created by the South African Mint to commemorate the country's hosting of the 2003 Cricket World Cup.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 11749 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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