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| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Weight | 7.78 g |
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| Obverse description | The South African national coat of arms displayed centrally in the field, featuring the secretary bird with outstretched wings surmounted by a rising sun, a shield bearing two human figures, crossed spear and knobkierie, and wheat sheaves below, all enclosed within a scroll bearing the national motto '!KE E:/XARRA //KE' in the !Ui-taa language. The legend 'SOUTH AFRICA' arcs along the upper periphery, the date '2009' appears in the lower field, and the engraver's initials 'ALS' are inscribed to the lower left of the arms. A privy mark depicting Durban Stadium with the inscription 'DURBAN STADIUM' appears to the right of the arms on specimens struck with that privy. |
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| Reverse description | Zakumi, the official leopard mascot of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, depicted in a dynamic kicking pose at centre left, dribbling a football, with the denomination 'R2' prominently displayed to the right in the field. A decorative border divides the design into quadrants, with a rampant lion to the upper left, a rearing springbok to the upper right, and stylised floral motifs in the lower quadrants. An upper arc of geometric and natural decorative elements including a Ndebele-inspired diamond pattern occupies the top of the field, with the inscription '1/4 oz Au 999.9' arcing below it. The mint master's initials 'AM' appear to the left and the trademark symbol 'TM' to the lower centre. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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