Ten Cent (10c)
The Arum Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) is a distinguished South African flower. It originally appeared on the 50c coin from 1965 to 1989, as part of South Africa's second decimal series. In 1989 the third decimal coin series was introduced and the Arum Lily was selected for the 10c coin. The design was developed from the original artwork by Cynthna Letty. The Arum Lily is also known as the white calla lily, aronskelk or varkblom (pig lily). The latter name is due to the fact that the plant's nutritious rootstock is favoured by pigs and to some extent by porcupines. The plant is also used medicinally in various ways. The white Arum Lily can be evergreen or deciduous, depending on how much water is gets. The spathe (flower) varies in colour from white to cream and a green and white variation is also found in semi shaded areas.
Specifications
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Description
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Diameter (mm)
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Mass (g)
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Metal
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Content
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Die-sinker
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Obverse/ Reverse
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10c Arum Lily
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16
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2
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Bronze-plated Steel
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AL Sutherland
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RC McFarlane
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Language rotation
2002 - Xitsonga
2003 – English
2004 - Setswana
2005 - Sepedi/Sesotho
2006 - Afrikaana
2007 - isiXhosa
2008 - isiZuli
2009 - isiNdebele
2010 - Tshivenda
2011 - siSwati