R2, South Africa, 2003, Nickel-plated Copper

Country

South Africa

Year

2003

Value

R2, Two Rand, 2 ZAR, 2 Rand

Metal

Nickel-plated Copper (Grey)

Weight

5.50gm

Diameter

23.0mm 

Thickness

1.750mm

Obverse Design

Arthur Sutherland(ALS)

Reverse Design

Arthur Sutherland(ALS)

Shape

Round

Last issue of series

Obverse

The Coat of Arms is a series of elements organised in distinct symmetric egg-like or oval shapes placed on top of one another. The completed structure combines the lower and higher oval shape in a symbol of infinity. The path that connects the lower edge of the scroll, through the lines of the tusks, with the horizon above and the sun rising at the top, forms the shape of the cosmic egg from which the secretary bird rises. In the symbolic sense, this is the implied rebirth of the spirit of the great and heroic nation of South Africa.

The motto in the semicircle below, ǃKE E꞉ ǀXARRA ǁKE, is written in the Khoisan language of the ǀXam people and translates literally to "diverse people unite".

Lettering:

iNingizimu Afrika (left)

2003(top)

 iSewula Afrika(Right)

ALS (initials)

Reverse

Features the Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros), known as the “King of the Antelope” because of its magnificent horns.

Lettering:

2 RAND (Right)

ALS (initials, to the right)

Edge

Milled interrupted, in five sections(no edge inscription)

Mintage

Proof Mintage

2003

5,002,909 (5.0 million)

 2,909 (UNC)