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2 1/2 Cents Dolphin
| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 2001 |
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| Composition | Silver (.925) |
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| Obverse description | A finely detailed Protea flower head in full bloom occupies the central field, depicted with characteristic overlapping petals and a prominent cone, engraved after the original design by George Kruger Gray. The bilingual legend 'SOUTH AFRICA' to the left and 'ININGIZIMU AFRIKA' to the right arcs around the upper periphery, separated by a beaded inner border. The date '2001' appears in the lower field, flanked by two small floral ornaments. The engraver's initials 'KG' are incused beneath the Protea stem. |
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| Obverse lettering | South Africa Iningizimu Afrika KG 2001 (Translation: South Africa) |
| Reverse description | A dolphin is depicted leaping dynamically from stylised ocean waves that sweep across the lower field, with scattered air bubbles rising above the water's surface to convey motion and vitality. The denomination '2 1/2 C' is rendered in bold numerals in the central right field, partially overlapped by the arching body of the dolphin. Aquatic vegetation is suggested along the lower left periphery, adding naturalistic depth to the composition. The engraver's initials 'CM' for Cecil Moses appear incused in the lower right field. |
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