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2 oz, South Africa, 2016, Silver - Octopus
2 oz, South Africa, 2016 Silver - Featuring a Common Octopus is part of the 2016 Marine Protected Areas coin series
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The 2016 collection celebrates the beauty and diversity of the MPA within the South-Western Cape Bioregion (West Coast Bioregion) by showcasing its most iconic species.
The 50c (2 oz) coin portrays the eight-tentacled master of camouflage: the common octopus. These territorial cephalopods make their home in crevices among the rocky formations of shallow coastal waters. Here they prey on crabs, rock lobsters, and shellfish.
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
2016 |
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Value |
50c (Fifty Cents), Silver Two Ounces (2 oz) |
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Metal |
.925 Silver |
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Weight |
67.252gram |
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Diameter |
50mm |
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Thickness |
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Obverse Design |
Arthur L Sutherland (ALS) |
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Reverse Design |
VL Chipa (VLC) Artist L Guerra |
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Shape |
Round |
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Last issue of series |
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Obverse |
Features the Coat of Arms of South Africa at centre Lettering: SOUTH AFRICA 2016 ALS (Initials, left of the Coat of Arms) |
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Reverse |
features a common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) in the sea. Lettering: COMMON OCTOPUS 50c VLC (Initials) |
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Edge |
Milled (no edge inscription) |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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2016 |
unknown |
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- Material
- Silver
- Denomination
- 2 oz
50 cent - Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s
- Object
- Marine - Octopus