2 Rand – South Africa

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Marine Series

South Africa

Context

Year: 1999

Issuer: South Africa

Period:

Republic

(since 1961)

Currency:

Rand

(since 1961)

Total mintage: 1,582

Material

Diameter: 38.7 mm

Weight: 33.63 g

Silver weight: 31.11 g

Thickness: 3.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #218

Numista: #85770

Value

Exchange value: 2 ZAR = $0.13

Bullion value: $87.20

Inflation-adjusted value: 7.63 ZAR

Obverse

Description:

National title in nine languages encircles the central coat of arms and date.

Inscription:

Umzantsi Afrika

Afrika-Dzonga

Afrika Borwa

Afurika-Tshipembe

Aferika Borwa

South Africa

Iningizimu Afrika

Isewula Afrika

Suid-Afrika

ALS

Translation:

South Africa

Script: Latin

Languages: Afrikaans, Swazi, Zulu, English, Tswana, Venda, Northern Sotho, Tsonga, Xhosa

Engraver: Arthur Sutherland

Reverse

Description:

Great White Shark swimming among smaller fish.

Inscription:

R2

W.L.

Script: Latin

Engraver: William Lumley

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1999	—	1,582	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from South Africa

2½ Cents

1999

1 Rand