2½ Cents Octopus, South Africa

Main information

Country:
South Africa
Years of Minting:
2000
Period:
Republic (1961-date)
Coin Type:
Non-circulating coin
Edge:
Reeded
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
n/a

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

Reverse

Description:

Picture of Common Octopus

Engraver:

W. Lumley

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Protea flower surrounded by national title in 2 languages

Engraver:

K. Gray

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

Obverse:

AFRIKA-DZONGA AFERIKA BORWA KG * 2000 *

Reverse:

2 1/2 c

Composition

Silver (.925)

Size

Weight:1.414 g
Diameter:16.3 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:Reeded

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2½ Cents Octopus, South Africa

Main information

Reference Price

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Coin Design

Reverse

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Obverse

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Edge

Description:

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