6 new 2019 commemorative rands coins in circulation – South Africa
- June 30, 2019
- by
- Pierre
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and the South African Mint, a wholly owned subsidiary of the SARB, today announced the release of a series of six new commemorative circulation coins as part of its ‘SA25 – Celebrating South Africa’ coin series at Constitution Hill, the seat of the country’s highest court. The new circulation coins, together with a range of collectable coins launched last month, commemorate 25 years of democracy in South Africa.
Governor Lesetja Kganyago unveiled the designs of the new circulation coins, which include five new R2 coins and a new R5 coin. These coins will be released over the next few months.
The coins mark the first time that members of the public participated in developing the themes for the coins. ‘Born frees’ (those born in a democratic South Africa) were invited to provide their views on democracy, freedom and culture. Their perspectives, many of which are aligned to the rights enshrined in the Constitution, influenced the design concepts. These concepts were considered by a panel of experts in finalising the designs.
The outcome of this work was the introduction of five new R2 circulation coins, depicting five different rights in the Bill of Rights, as well as a new R5 circulation coin featuring the design of a ballot box and a long queue reminiscent of South Africa’s first democratic election in 1994.
The six new commemorative circulation coins are:
R2 ‘Children’s Rights’ by Neo Mahlangu
R2 ‘Right to Education’ by Neo Mahlangu
R2 ‘Environmental Rights’ by Maaike Bakker
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R2 ‘Right to Movement and Residence’ by Rasty Knayles
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R2 ‘Freedom of Religion, Belief and Opinion’ by Peter Mammes
R5 ‘Let us Live and Strive for Freedom’ by Lady Skollie
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The new commemorative circulation coins celebrating South Africa’s constitutional democracy form part of all the other coins already in circulation and are all worth their face value. The SARB issues commemorative circulation coins as part of its currency production function.
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Sources: South Africa Reserve Bank, South Africa Mint and NUMISMAG©.
9 Comments
Peace
12th Jun 2020 - 9 h 53 minI need a direction to where I can bring the coins
Pierre
12th Jun 2020 - 19 h 16 mintry here: https://www.ma-shops.fr/shops/search.php?searchstr=2019&catid=8157&ajax=208x
Thoko
4th Nov 2020 - 20 h 39 minI have the 2019 R5 coin – we live and strive for freedom. Where can I sell it?
Dries
5th Nov 2020 - 9 h 53 minHi I got u 2019 2R coin rithe to education how mutch is it worth.
Minnie
8th Dec 2020 - 11 h 53 minHi…I’d like to know where I can exchange coins and I’d like to know their value
Don
17th Feb 2021 - 12 h 20 minThis Two Rand Coin of Freedom of Religion, belief and Opinion. I wonder how true to form it really is today? I do not think they were supposed to release these yet!
Nkululeko
18th Jul 2021 - 14 h 26 minHi
I have a 2rand:
1.) Freedom of movement and resident
2.) Freedom of religion belief and opinion
3.) Children’s right
4.) 100 year anniversary of the Union Building
5.) R5: Coinage of Griqua Town..
Where can I sell these coins..?
Pierre
18th Jul 2021 - 19 h 20 minHi,
Try ebay or your local numismatic club.
Team NUMISMAG
Shauwn
9th Nov 2021 - 13 h 45 minHi I have a R2 and it looks very special it is the right to education 1994.2019 were can I give it in and how much is it worth