2884) "Redesigned “Ecology” circulation coins, Republic of South Africa: Fourth Series of Circulation Coins: The South African Reserve Bank has issued several denominations under this Series on 01.01.2023 with the remaining denominations released into circulation on 04.05.2023:
The Header/Banner presents the various circulation denominations introduced into circulation by the South African Reserve Bank in 2023 and shows the flora and fauna introduced on the Reverses of the various denominations.
The South African Reserve Bank has issued its newly re-designed and revised coins and banknotes, with the "Fourth Decimal Coin Series" having been released into circulation on 01.01.2023 and some denominations being released during 05/2023.
The South African Reserve Bank has introduced the new coins and upgraded banknotes into circulation from the 04/05/2023 at which time the various denominations will be available incrementally.
Theme of Ecology:
This coin series is based on the theme of ecology, with revised designs seen on previous coins and entirely new designs included.
As with the previous coin series, the text “SOUTH AFRICA” is translated into all of South Africa’s additional ten official languages used on the fourth decimal coin series.
On the One-Rand Coin, only one language is shown, while two languages are shown on two-rand coins, and three languages appear on the five-rand coins.
Two languages are also included on fifty-cent, twenty-cent, and ten-cent coins.
To ensure the use of all eleven languages are eventually included on all denominations, the coins will be minted over a ten-year period on a rotational system where the languages will be alternated annually.
The Coin Series has incorporated a new pattern of rim designs from four to eight recessed indents on the inside edge to assist visually impaired persons to differentiate between the various denominations more easily.
Ten Cents:
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The Reverse features the Cape honeybee, which is indigenous to Southern Africa. The bee plays a vital role in South Africa’s agriculture and agricultural economy by pollinating crops and producing honey.
Twenty Cents:
The Reverse features the bitter aloe, a tall and single-stemmed plant that can reach a height of up to ten feet (three metres). It has thick and fleshy leaves that are arranged in rosettes and adorned with reddish-brown spines on the margins, along with smaller spines on the upper and lower surfaces.
Fifty Cents:
The Reverse depicts the Knysna turaco, which is commonly known in South Africa as a Knysna lourie. It is found in the green forests of southern and eastern South Africa and Swaziland.
One Rand:
The Reverse features the King Protea, the National flower of South Africa.
It is a distinctive member of the Protea family, known for its large flower head.
The King Protea is not only a symbol of South Africa’s natural beauty, but it is also used as an emblem by the country’s national sports teams, including cricket and netball.
This denomination is the only coin to include the National Flag on the Obverse instead of the standard South African National Crest.
Two Rand:
The Reverse features the Springbok, which is the National Animal of South Africa and is predominantly found in Southern and Southwestern Africa.
The word “Springbok” is also the nickname of the national rugby team.
Five Rand:
The Reverse on this bi-metallic coin features a serene depiction of the Southern right whale, a species which is considered endangered and can be found throughout the Southern part of the Southern hemisphere.
During the winter months, these whales migrate to the warmer coastal waters of South Africa, with more than 100 of them known to be in the Hermanus area.
A latent image shown below the primary design on the Reverse changes from "RAND" to "FIVE" when tilted.
The coin incorporates a reeded security edge with an inscribed groove consisting of raised micro-text displaying "SARB R5" in a vertical direction.
Micro-lettering shown as "SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK" is repeated around the inner circle adjacent to the rim.
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