2 Rand Polar Year, South Africa

2 Rand Polar Year, South Africa, 2008 obverse image2 Rand Polar Year, South Africa, 2008 reverse image
2 Rand Polar Year coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    South Africa flagSouth Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    2008
  • Period:
    Republic (1961-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
2 Rand Polar Year Reference Price

Reference Price

$44.99-$259.19

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

2 Rand Polar Year Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

SA Agulhas ship and small globe with human figure

Engraver:

Lilian Guerra

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

National emblem, national title in 10 languages

Engraver:

Arthur Sutherland

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

2 Rand Polar Year Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

South Africa in 10 languages, 2008, ALS

Reverse:

R2 International Polar Year 2007 - 2008 Marion Island, Antartica, Gough Island, SA Agulhas LG

2 Rand Polar Year Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.925)

Size

2 Rand Polar Year sizes
  • Weight:33.63 g
  • Diameter:38.7 mm
  • Thickness:3.5 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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