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2 Rand Queen Mary 2
| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Value | 2 Rand |
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| Obverse description | The South African coat of arms is depicted centrally in the field, featuring the secretary bird with outstretched wings surmounting a shield supported by two human figures, with a spear and knobkierie crossed behind. The date 2011 is split to either side of the arms. Surrounding the central device, the name of the country radiates in all eleven official languages arranged around the circumference of the coin, with each inscription set at varying angles. The motto !ke e: /xarra //ke appears on a scroll beneath the shield. The engraver's initials ALS appear in the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a detailed rendering of the RMS Queen Mary 2, the celebrated Cunard ocean liner, shown in profile sailing on open seas. The vessel's distinctive superstructure, funnel, and hull are rendered with fine engraving detail evocative of the ship's stature as the flagship of modern trans-Atlantic luxury travel. The denomination R2 appears in the field alongside the ship's name QUEEN MARY 2, with the engraver's initials LG also present. |
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| Mintage | 2011 - Proof - 373 2011 - Proof; Combo set with 2 1/2 Cent - 582 |
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