2009 Sterling Silver Coin Series

Obverse 50c Reverse 20c Reverse 10c Reverse 5c Reverse

Maloti Drakensberg Transfrontier Project

A new theme began in 2007 featuring South Africa's Peace Parks, commencing with the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, the │Ai-│Ais / Richtersveld Transfrontier Park (ARTP) in 2008 and the Maloti Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation and Development Project" (MDTP) is featured in 2009.

In June 2001 the Lesotho and South Africa governments signed an agreement that led to the establishment of the MDTP and is the region's main watershed. Millions of people rely on its water and resources for their survival. The challenge is to ensure that the cultural and natural heritage is preserved as well.

50c: The spectacular "Amphitheatre" is a soaring crescent of 1000m of sheer basalt cliffs in the Drakensberg (Barrier of Spears). The Thukela River in centre of the coin is one of the 5 large rivers which originate from this area.

20c: A highly endangered Cape Griffon Vulture (Gyps copretheres) preparing to land. The area with its high cliffs is ideal for breeding purposes but the continuous destruction of their natural habitat and the many fatal hazards which accompany human development, threaten their survival.

10c: A typical Basotho from the high mountainous area in Lesotho on his sturdy pony, with traditional dwellings in the background.

5c: The endangered perfectly spiral aloe (Aloe polyphylla) is a rare and beautiful aloe found only in the high Maloti mountains of Lesotho.The "bubbling" water effect on all four coins links the designs in this series and is symbolic of the five main rivers which originate from this area sustaining a majority of South Africans.

Sterling Silver Coin Specifications

	50c (2 oz) Sterling Silver	20c (1 oz) Sterling Silver	10c (1/2 oz) Sterling Silver	5c (1/4 oz) Sterling Silver
Mass:	76.252 gram	33.626 gram	16.813 gram	8.406 gram
Diameter:	50.00 mm	38.725 mm	32.70 mm	27.00 mm
Metal Content:	Ag 925 Cu 75	Ag 925 Cu 75	Ag 925 Cu 75	Ag 925 Cu 75
Obverse Die-Sinker	AL Sutherland	AL Sutherland	AL Sutherland	AL Sutherland
Reverse Die-Sinker	MJ Scheepers	MJ Scheepers	A Minnie	C Moses
Reverse Artist	L Guerra	L Guerra	L Guerra	L Guerra

Prestige Set

Limited Edition: 700

The Peace Park Series Prestige Set consists of the sterling silver coins (50c, 20c, 10c and 5c) packaged together in a wooden box which is made from an indigenous South African wood called “Emboya”. The Cape Griffon Vulture which resides in the Maloti Drakensberg Transfrontier Project features on the lid of the box. Each set issued has an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Proof Set

Limited Edition: 1500

The Proof Set consists of the sterling silver coins (50c, 20c, 10c and 5c) packaged together in a black leatherette box. Each set issued has an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Single Coins

50c (2 oz) - Limited Edition: 1500

20c (1 oz) - Limited Edition: 1500

10c (1/2 oz) - Limited Edition: 1500

5c (1/4 oz) - Limited Edition: 1500

Each single coin is packaged in a black leatherette box. Each coin issued has an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Certificate of Authenticity guarantees the quality and authenticity of the coins made by the South African Mint Company.
Each coin and coin set issued by the South African Mint Company has a Certificate of Authenticity. The certificate describes the coin’s specifications, the year, the limited edition as well as a short description of the product. It also depicts the signature of the South African Mint’s Managing Director, Mr Andile Mvinjelwa. To prevent the duplication of a South African Mint product, the certificates are re-designed each year to include the coin design andeach certificate is individually numbered according to the limited edition of the coin or set. As another security measure, the South African Mint’s logo, which is printed in transparent ink and only visible under ultra-violet light, features as part of the layout.