50 Cents (Ningizimu Afrika) 2009 front 50 Cents (Ningizimu Afrika) 2009 back
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50 Cents Ningizimu Afrika

2009 year
Bronze plated steel 5.0 g 22.0 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
2009
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#29264
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

Bird-of-paradise flower commonly known in South Africa as the "crane" flower. The 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 "Ningizimu Afrika" coin, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's reverse side features an image of a traditional African headdress, which is surrounded by a pattern of beads and other cultural symbols. This design was created by the South African Mint to celebrate the country's diverse cultural traditions and to promote unity and pride among its people.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  7680000 - - - - - -

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