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10 Cents Buffalo - Power of Africa
| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 2001 |
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| Value | 10 Cents |
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| Obverse description | A finely detailed frontal portrait of an African buffalo (Cape buffalo) dominates the central field, rendered with naturalistic precision to convey the animal's imposing mass and textured coat. Sweeping stylized lines suggestive of tall grasses or savannah vegetation arc across the background, framing the portrait in a dynamic compositional device characteristic of the Power of Africa series. The date 2001 is inscribed at the upper portion of the field, integrated into the decorative background design. The legend SOUTH AFRICA curves along the lower field in a bold, stylized script, with the engraver's initials ALS appearing in small characters at the base of the design. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 10c MJS |
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