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2 Rand World Cup of Football, Germany 2006
| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Engraver(s) | Obverse: A.L. Sutherland; Reverse: M.J. Scheepers |
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| Obverse description | The South African coat of arms occupies the central field, depicting a secretary bird with outstretched wings above a shield supported by two human figures, with a protea flower at the crest and wheat sheaves at the base. The legend SOUTH AFRICA arcs along the upper rim in raised Latin lettering, while the Khoisan motto !KE E: /XARRA //KE appears on a scroll at the base of the arms. The date 2005 is inscribed in the lower field beneath the coat of arms. The engraver's initials ALS appear below the coat of arms. The design is executed in high-relief proof finish against a mirror-polished field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a stylized composition combining a football (soccer ball) rendered in high relief at upper centre, overlapping a map of the African continent set against a swirling dynamic background. Decorative African-inspired motifs and foliage border the field on either side. The denomination R2 appears prominently in the left field, with the specification 1/4 oz Au 999.9 inscribed along the lower rim. The legend 2006 FIFA WORLD CUP GERMANY with the trademark symbol arcs across the upper portion of the field. The engraver's initials MJS appear to the left of the central design. |
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| Mintage | 2005 - Proof - 5,775 |
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