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2017 COLOUR COINS
CAPE WEST COAST BIOSPHERE RESERVE
2x R5 (1 oz) sterling-silver and 2x R10 (1 oz) sterling-silver
The 2017 colour coin range celebrates the rich diversity and astounding beauty of the Cape West Coast Biosphere, situated in the coastal zone north of Cape Town.
The reserve is known for its diverse ecosystems and habitats which include marine, beach and frontal dune environments, pans, wetlands and rocky outcrops. This range is made up of four coins; two R10 sterling-silver coins depicting the fauna and two R5 sterling-silver 1 oz coins depicting the flora of the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve.
The first R5 colour flower features a beautifull flowering Starfish Lily. The second coin features
Reverse
Reverse
the striking Yellow Wine Cup against the background of the renosterveld.
The first R10 bird coin features the Caspian
tern, the largest of its kind, with its heavy coral coloured bill that makes it easily identifiable. The seasond coin features the dynamic Blue Crane, the national bird of South Africa imposingly spreading its wings.
The common obverses features a map of South Africa indicating the location of the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve.
R5 (1OZ) STERLING - SILVER
REF NM: SIL-PC-R5FC17
Mass
Diameter
Metal Content Reverse Die-Sinker Obverse Die-Sinker Reverse Artist Obverse Artist Mintage
Mintage
33.626 g
38,725 mm
Ag 925 Cu 75
C Moses
C Moses
JA Geldenhuys
L Guerra
Single Coin: 1,000 4 Coin set: 400
R5 (1OZ) STERLING - SILVER
REF NM: SIL-PC-R5GD17
Mass
Diameter
Metal Content Reverse Die-Sinker Obverse Die-Sinker Reverse Artist Obverse Artist Mintage
Mintage
33.626 g
38,725 mm
Ag 925 Cu 75
VL Chipa
C Moses
JA Geldenhuys
L Guerra
Single Coin: 1,000 4 Coin set: 400
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