1997 Mrs Ples(R2, 1/4 oz, 24 ct gold)
R2 Gold Coin - Mrs Ples (Plesianthropus - almost human)
Coin Specifications
Country | South Africa | |
Year | 1997 | |
Value | Gold Two Rand, 1/4th Oz Fine | |
Metal | Gold .999 (24 Carat Gold) | |
Weight | 7.777gm | |
Diameter | 22.00mm | |
Thickness | 1.3mm | |
Obverse Design | Susan Erasmsu (SE) Lower right under the outline of the profile | |
Reverse Design | Arthur Sutherland(ALS) Under Coat of arms - left hand | |
Shape | Round | |
Obverse | COA of South Africa Lettering: SOUTH AFRICA 1997 | |
Reverse | Features the discovery of the Mrs Ples skull at Sterkfontein. Named Australopithecus Afircanus - Thought to be the ancestor of all mankind. Lettering: R2 | |
Edge | Reeded | |
Mintage | ||
Mintage | Proof Mintage | |
1997 | 1000 | 1000 |