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2 Cents (AFURIKA-TSHIPEMBE)

🇿🇦 South Africa · 2 Cents (AFURIKA-TSHIPEMBE) · 1961–2025
Regular
Weight3 g
Diameter18 mm
Mintage 276,000,000 Proof issues: 3,678; mint-set mintage unpublished
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper plated steel
DesignerArthur Sutherland
ReferenceKM# 222, Hern# Nb12, Nb13, Schön# 283
Collector's Key World IDCKW-ZAF-1237

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 2001 South Africa 2 Cents (AFURIKA-TSHIPEMBE) coins were minted?
276,000,000 were struck (Proof issues: 3,678; mint-set mintage unpublished).
What is a 2001 South Africa 2 Cents (AFURIKA-TSHIPEMBE) made of?
Copper plated steel, weighing 3 g.
What is the melt value of a 2001 South Africa 2 Cents (AFURIKA-TSHIPEMBE)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 2001 South Africa 2 Cents (AFURIKA-TSHIPEMBE) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.