SOUTH AFRICA COINS: THE R2 GOLD COIN
R2 gold coins Series were first re-introduced in 1997 as a collectible coin(proof quality commemorative coins). The first R2 gold coins(22 carat) were minted in 1961 when South Africa became a Republic to replace the gold pound coins(introduced in 1952). These were minted until 1983 as 22crt with the Springbok motive on the reverse.
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE R2 GOLD COIN - 1997 TO DATE
Size
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1/4 ounce
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|---|---|
Edge
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Reeded
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Mass
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7.7777gm
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Diameter
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22.00 mm
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Thickness
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1.3mm
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Metal Content
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Au 999.9 (24crt)
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THE R2 GOLD COIN THEMES
| Year | Theme | Mintage | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Khoisan Culture | ? | Cultural Heritage |
| 1997 | Mrs. Ples(Plesianthropus - Almost Human) | 4,500 | Paleontological |
| 1998 | The Coelecanth – The Living Fossil | 5,500 | |
| 1999 | Trinaxodon – a small cynodont(Mammal-Like Reptile) | 5,500 | |
| 2000 | Little Foot: Most Complete Skeleton Found | 5,500 | |
| 2001 | Gondwana – Continental Drift of Pre-Historic Land Mass | 4,500 | |
| 2002 | Robben Island - World Heritage Site | 20,000 | World Heritage Site |
| 2003 | Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park | 6,500 | |
| 2004 | 'Ukhahlamba' - Drakensberg Park | 6,500 | |
| 2005 | Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape | 6,500 | |
|
2005/06 |
World Cup Soccer | 5,000 | Soccer |
| 2006 | Cradle of Mankind | 4,500 | World Heritage Site |
| 2006 | World Cup Soccer | 4,500 | Soccer |
| 2007 | The Cape Floral Region | 4,500 | World Heritage Site |
| 2007 | World Cup Soccer | 4,500 | Soccer |
| 2008 | World Cup Soccer | 4,500 | |
| 2008 | The Vredefort Dome | 4,500 | World Heritage Site |
| 2009 | The Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape | 4,500 | |
| 2009 | World Cup Soccer - Soccer City Mint Mark | 10,000 | Soccer |
| 2009 | World Cup Soccer | 4,500 | |
| 2010 | World Cup Soccer | 4,500 | |
| 2011 | The Khoisan Heritage | 4,500 | Cultural Heritage |
| 2012 | The Khoisan Culture - Eland Stone Carving | 4,500 | Cultural Heritage |