South Africa, 2000 AD., Republic, South African Mint, 2 Rand, KM 165.

South Africa, Republic, engraver: Arthur Sutherland (obv. and rev.), South African Mint Company (Pty.) Ltd., 2000 AD.,
2 Rand (ø 23 mm / 5,44 g), nickel plated copper (magnetic, 92-94% copper, 6-8% nickel), 5,50 g. theor. mint weight, mintage 19.000.000 , axis medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), edge reeded in segments,
Obv.: UMZANTSI AFRIKA / EX - UNITATE – VIRES / ALS / 2000 , coat of arms (3rd version 1932-2000), motto "Ex Unitate Vires" (Power Through Unity) on ribbon below, engraver´s initials at lower-left: ALS (Arthur L. Sutherland), legend above (arced): (state name in Xhosa) UMZANTSI AFRIKA, date 2000 below.
Rev.: 2 / RAND / ALS , upper forepart of a greater kudu facing half left, value in r. field, engraver´s initials right below.
KM 165 ; Hern Nh12 ; Schön 222 .

Year / Mint Mark / Mintage
1996 BU Set
1996 123,000 Hern#Nh8
1996 4,827 Hern#Nh8; Proof
1997 BU Set
1997 1,804,000 Hern#Nh9
1997 3,596 Hern#Nh9; Proof
1998 BU Set
1998 7,380,000 1.32 Hern#Nh10
1998 3,051 Hern#Nh10; Proof
1999 BU Set
1999 4,800,000 Hern#Nh11
1999 3,774 Hern#Nh11; Proof
2000 BU Set
2000 19.000.000 0.42 Hern#Nh12
2000 3,703 Hern#Nh12; Proof