1/10, South Africa, 2016, Gold, Big Cats - Cheetah
R20(1/10oz), South Africa, 2016, 24 carat Gold coin - Cheetah. This coin is part of the Big Cats series. The coin features the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
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This coin is forms part of the Natura series and released by the South African Mint.
The word "cheetah" is derived from the Hindi word "Chita" meaning "spotted one". The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is the fastest land animal and can easily reach speeds of 120km/h.
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
2016 |
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Value |
R20, 1/10th oz Gold |
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Metal |
Gold .999 (24 Carat Gold) |
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Weight |
3.110gm(1/10 oz fine) |
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Diameter |
16.500mm |
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Thickness |
1.0mm |
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Obverse Design |
Arthur L. Sutherland(ALS) |
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Reverse Design |
MJ Scheepers(MJS) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Obverse |
Features the Coat of Arms of South Africa at the centre Lettering: SOUTH AFRICA ALS(initials, left at the bottom of COA) 2016 |
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Reverse |
Features two adolescent cheetahs grooming each other. Lettering: R 20(bottom) 1/10 oz Au 999.9(bottom) MJS(initials) |
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Edge |
Milled (no edge inscription) |
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Mintage |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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2016 |
n/a |
2,000 |
- Material
- Gold
- Denomination
- 1/10 oz
R20 - Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s
- Object
- Animal - Cheetah