2005 Mapungubwe(R2, 1/4 oz, 24 ct gold)

R2 Gold Coin -Mapungubwe, World Heritage Site, 2005

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Mapungubwe is situated in the Northern Province on the border of South Africa, joining Zimbabwe and Botswana. It is an open, expansive savannah landscape at the confluence of the Limpopo and Shashe rivers. Mapungubwe developed into the largest kingdom in the subcontinent before it was abandoned in the 14th century. Mapungubwe was home to an advanced culture of people who thrived in this sophisticated trading centre from around 1200 - 1300 AD. These highly sophisticated people traded gold and ivory with China, India and Egypt. The region had a population of more than 5 000 inhabitants.

The archeological findings in this area, not only proves the evidence of early gold smelting in southern Africa, but also of extensive wealth and social differentiation of the peoples of Mapungubwe.

Coin Specifications

Country	South Africa
Year	2005
Value	Gold Two Rand, 1/4th Oz Fine
Metal	Gold .999 (24 Carat Gold)
Weight	7.777gm(1/4 oz fine)
Diameter	22.00mm
Thickness	1.3mm
Obverse Design	Arthur Sutherland(ALS) Under Coat of arms - left hand side
Reverse Design	MJ Scheepers(MJS) right hand side above rhino head
Shape	Round
Obverse	COA of South Africa *Lettering:* SOUTH AFRICA 2005
Reverse	Mapungubwe Rhino and beads *Lettering:* R2
Edge	Reeded
Mintage
	Mintage	Proof Mintage
2005	1,291	1,291