2010 Sterling Silver Coin Series

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

Lumbombo Transfrontier Conservation and Resource Area

A new theme for this series began in 2007 featuring South Africa’s Peace Parks and commenced with the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The │Ai-│Ais / Richtersveld Transfrontier Park (ARTP) followed in 2008 and the Maloti Drakensberg Transfrontier Project (MDTP) in 2009. The theme for 2010 features the "Lumbombo Transfrontier Conservation and Resource Area" (Lubombo).

This Peace Park is particularly interesting in that five distinct transfrontier conservation areas (TFCA), crossing the three borders of South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique, make up the Lubombo.

One of these TFCA links the Ponta do Ouro-Inhaca coastline of Mozambique with the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in South Africa. It is the only coastal conservation area in Africa, which crosses a border between two countries. The uniqueness of this area is portrait on the 50c (2 oz) coin which features the endangered loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) swimming amongst coral reeves. On the 20c (1 oz) coin the prehistoric Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is portrayed as it is a characteristic of the estuaries and rivers found in most areas of the Lubombo.

The Zulu, Swazi, Tembe and Mathenjwa people historically shared a common culture but the created borders as a result of colonization divided the people over time into different nations. The "reed dance" as depicted on the 10c (1/2 oz) coin is still a common denominator between the cultures.

The beautiful indigenous red Flame Lily (Gloriosa) depicted on the 5c (1/4 oz) coin is highly toxic and yet used for medicinal purposes. It was chosen to represent the unique flora in this area.

The establishment of Transfrontier Conservation Areas in southern Africa provides a system for sustainable economic development, conservation of biodiversity and regional peace and stability.

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	C Moses	MD Maloka	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: 1000

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: 1000

20c (1 oz) - Limited Edition: 1000

10c (1/2 oz) - Limited Edition: 1000

5c (1/4 oz) - Limited Edition: 1000

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.