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2 Rand Dolphin
| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 2001 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The coat of arms of South Africa occupies the central field, depicting a secretary bird with spread wings above a shield supported by two figures and flanked by wheat sheaves, with a spear and knobkierie crossed beneath. The national motto !KE E: /XARRA //KE appears on a ribbon below the shield. Surrounding the central device, the name of the country is inscribed in all eleven official languages arranged in a circular legend reading continuously around the field. The date 2001 appears at the bottom, with the engraver's initials ALS below the coat of arms. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A dynamic underwater scene depicts a pod of five dolphins swimming gracefully through the field, rendered in finely detailed frosted relief against a mirror-polished background. A stylised representation of breaking waves or coral appears along the upper right rim, adding depth and movement to the composition. The denomination R2 is inscribed in a flowing, calligraphic script in the upper left field. The engraver's initials CM appear discreetly at the lower left of the field. |
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