2 Rand African Cup of Nations, South Africa

2 Rand African Cup of Nations, South Africa, 1996 obverse image2 Rand African Cup of Nations, South Africa, 1996 reverse image
2 Rand African Cup of Nations coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    South Africa flagSouth Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1996
  • Period:
    Republic (1961-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
2 Rand African Cup of Nations Reference Price

Reference Price

$68.40-$125.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Rand African Cup of Nations Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The reverse depicts a soccer ball design with the outline of Africa in the centre of the coin. A figure of a soccer player striking a soccer ball is also depicted as well as the denomination of the coin R2.

Engraver:

Susan Erasmus

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

The obverse depicts the South African coat of arms with "South Africa" in all the official languages of South Africa. The year of mintage "1996" is also depicted.

Engraver:

Arthur Sutherland

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

2 Rand African Cup of Nations Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ININGIZIMU AFRIKA AFRIKA BORWA SUID-AFRIKA UMZANTSI AFRIKA AFRIKA-DZONG AFURIKA-TSHIPEMBE AFERIKA BORWA SOUTH AFRICA

Reverse:

R2

2 Rand African Cup of Nations Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.925)

Size

2 Rand African Cup of Nations sizes
  • Weight:33.63 g
  • Diameter:38.7 mm
  • Thickness:3.5 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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