South Africa, 2001 AD., Republic, South African mint, 2 Cents, KM 222.
South Africa, Republic, engraver: Arthur L. Sutherland (obv. and rev.), South African Centurion mint, South African Mint Company (Pty.) Ltd., South Africa, 2001 AD.,
2 Cents (ø 18 mm / 2,97 g), copper plated steel (magnetic, planchet: 90-92% Iron, 7%-9% Copper, 1,2% carbon), 3,00 g theor. mint weight, mintage 276.000.000 , axis medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), plain edge,
Obv.: 2001 / AFURIKA - TSHIPEMBE / IKE E:/XARRA //KE / ALS , bigger legend in in Venda language, 4th coat of arms (27 April 2000) with the motto IKE E:/XARRA //KE (= "diverse people united") in the Khoisan language.
Rev.: 2 c / ALS , eagle with fish in talons divides value, engraver´s initials left below water surface.
KM 222 ; Hern Nb13 ; Schön 283 .
Year / Mintage
2000 BU Set
2000 263,000,000 Hern#Nb12
2000 Proof
2001 BU Set
2001 276.000.000 0.50 Hern#Nb13
2001 3,678 Hern#Nb13; Prooff
The present coat of arms of South Africa was introduced on Freedom Day 27 April 2000. It replaced the earlier national arms, which had been in use since 1910. The motto ǃke e: Ç€xarra Çke is written in the Khoisan language of the Ç€Xam people and translates literally to "diverse people unite".
More on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_South_Africa