R2, South Africa, 2013, Silver, Trains of S.A. - Class 43 Diesel Electric
Part of the Trains of South Africa series.
Packaged in a wooden box together with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
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The latest theme in this series is called “TRAINS OF SOUTH AFRICA”. In 2012, the first of the trains to be portrayed as The Gautrain. Diesel Electric Locomotives is the next train theme to be featured.
The diesel-electric locomotives featured on the coins represent different eras in South Africa’s rail history. The Class 35-200 features on the 2 ½ c Tickey and the Class 43-000 on the R2 Crown.
South African Railways (SAR) contracted both General Motors (GM) and General Electric (GE) to supply their respective standard Class 35 models that were modified for SAR service. The main objective was to replace the steam locomotives working on the branch lines in the 1970s.
Specifications:
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
2013 |
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Value |
2 Rand, S2R, R2, Two Rand |
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Metal |
Silver(0.925, 31.1gm) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Diameter |
38.70mm |
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Mass |
33.626gm |
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Thickness |
3.5mm |
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Edge |
Reeded |
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Obverse Sinker |
ALS(Arthur Sutherland) |
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Obverse |
The South African coat of arms is depicted together with the words "South Africa" written in all official languages and the year 2013 Lettering: Ningizimu Afrika Aforika Borwa Afurika Tshipembe Afrika Borwa South Africa iSewula Afrika uMzantsi Afrika iNingizimu Afrika Suid-Afrika Afrika-Dzonga 2013 ALS(initials) |
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Reverse Sinker |
MJS(M.J. Scheepers) |
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Reverse |
Diesel-electric train driving right. Lettering: R2 (left) CLASS 43 Diesel-Electric Locomotive |
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Mintage |
1,157 |
- Material
- Silver
- Denomination
- R2
- Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s
- Object
- Train, Steam Locomotive, ect