Two Rand (R2)
As part of the third decimal series, it was agreed that the Kudu be portrayed on South Africa's first R2 circulation coin. Initially, a leopard design was considered for the R2 but it was decided that designs for the R1, R2 and R5 should be the antelope. The Kudu is known as the "King of the Antelope" because of its magnificent horns.
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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R2 Kudu
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23
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5.5
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Nickle-plated copper
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AL Sutherland
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AL Sutherland
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Language rotation
2002 - isiZulu and isiXhosa
2003 - isiNdebele and isiZulu
2004 - Tshivenda and isiNdebele
2005 - siSwati and Tshivenda
2006 - Xitsonga and siSwati
2007 - English and Xitsonga
2008 - Setswana and English
2009 - Sepedi/Sesotho andSetswana
2010 - Afrikaans and Sepedi/Sesotho
2011 - isiXhosa and Afrikaans