2 Rand – South Africa

Commemoration: International Polar Year Series

Context

Year: 2008

Issuer: South Africa

Period:

(since 1961)

Currency:

(since 1961)

Total mintage: 1,787

Material

Diameter: 38.7 mm

Weight: 33.63 g

Silver weight: 31.11 g

Thickness: 3.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #457

Numista: #146034

Value

Exchange value: 2 ZAR = $0.13

Bullion value: $85.41

Inflation-adjusted value: 5.07 ZAR

Obverse

Inscription:

South Africa in 10 languages, 2008, ALS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arthur Sutherland

Inscription:

R2 International Polar Year 2007 - 2008

Marion Island, Antartica, Gough Island, SA Agulhas

LG

Script: Latin

Engraver: Lilian Guerra

Reeded

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2008	—	1,787	Proof

💎 Extremely Rare