2 1/2 Cents Knysna Seahorse

€131,479.00
IssuerSouth Africa
Year1997
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value21/2 Cents
CurrencyRand (1961-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight1.414 g
Dimensions16.3 mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: George Kruger Gray
Reverse: William Lumley
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#174, Hern#Nm1
Obverse descriptionProtea Plant in center of coin with wording around the edge.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringININGIZIMU AFRIKA AFRIKA BORWA 1997 KG
(Translation: South Africa)
Reverse descriptionKnysna Seahorse (Hippocampus Capensis) in it natural environment with value of coin in numbers.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 1/2 c
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1997  - Proof - 2 427
1997  - Proof; Combo set with R2 - 200
Catalog ID1531049750
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