| Issuer | South Africa |
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 2 Rand |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 33.63 g |
| Dimensions | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Arthur Sutherland Reverse: William Lumley |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#175, Hern#Nl9 |
| Obverse description | South African Coat of Arms in center of coin with South Africa spelt in the 9 official languages from 1997. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | Iningizimu Afrika
Isewula Afrika
Suid - Afrika
Umzantsi Afrika
Afrika - Dzonga
Afrika Borwa
Afurika - Tshipemse
Aferika Borwa
South Africa
1997
ALS (Translation: South Africa) |
| Reverse description | Knysna Seahorse in natural environment |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | R 2 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1997 - Proof - 2 800 1997 - Proof; Combo set with 2 1/2 Cent - 200 |
| Catalog ID | 7696651080 |
| Comments |
