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| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Engraver(s) | Arthur Sutherland |
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| Reverse description | A full-length figure of an early hominid, depicted in an upright walking posture, is rendered in high relief at the left of the field, evoking the fossil discoveries made in southern Africa. To the right, a detailed profile view of an early human skull fossil is shown in outline, with fine surface detail. The denomination R2 appears prominently in the upper right field. The weight and fineness inscription 1/4 OZ Au 999.9 runs vertically along the lower left, with the engraver's initials SE at the lower right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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| Mint | South African Mint |
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