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2 Rand Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve - Land
| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 2016 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse lettering | SOUTH AFRICA 2016 ATLANTIC OCEAN MD N E S W Western Cape |
| Reverse description | The reverse portrays a prehistoric landscape scene depicting an African Bear (Agriotherium africanum) and one of the three African Elephant fossils (Anancus capensis) discovered within the biosphere reserve area, rendered in fine relief. The denomination 'R2' appears in the field, accompanied by the UNESCO emblem and the inscription 'CAPE WEST COAST biosphere reserve'. The silver specification '1 oz Ag 925 Cu 75' is also inscribed in the field, confirming the coin's metallic composition and weight. |
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The Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve was designated by UNESCO in 2000, covering a stretch of the Western Cape coastline that includes the Langebaan Lagoon system — one of the most ecologically significant wetlands on the African continent, hosting millions of migratory shorebirds annually along the East Atlantic Flyway. This coin is part of South Africa's ongoing Natura series, which the Mint has used since the 1990s to document threatened and protected environments alongside wildlife.
The "Land" designation distinguishes it from a paired aquatic-themed issue in the same release year.