Two Rand 2019 Right to Education, Coin from South Africa

Coin	Two Rand 2019 Right to Education

The Rand currency was introduced in the then Union of South Africa on 14 February 1961, shortly before the establishment of the Republic on 31 May 1961. The Two Rand coin was initially a gold bullion coin equal to the earlier gold pound, which was itself equal to a British sovereign (minted, among others, at the Pretoria branch of the Royal Mint - now the South African Mint, until 1932).

Nickel-plated copper Two Rand coins started to be issued for regular circulation in 1989. From time to time, the South African Reserve Bank also issues commemorative Two Rand coins such as this one.

This coin was issued as part of the SA25 coin series celebrating 25 years of democracy in South Africa.

The South African Mint says about the series:
"2019 marks a monumental 25 years of Constitutional Democracy for the nation of South Africa. To reinvigorate national pride, the South African Mint released the SA25 themed coin range under the series Celebrating South Africa. South Africans were consulted on their interpretation of democracy and freedom and shared the symbols that they associate with these values. This commemorative coin range was then developed, giving everyone an opportunity to reflect on our diverse identity as a country.

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa is the supreme law, with the Bill of Rights being the cornerstone of democracy in South Africa. It enshrines the rights of all people in the country and affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom. After deliberating with South Africans from all walks of life and from all backgrounds who were born during this time, it was decided that this commemorative coin range would portray some of these rights as contained in the Bill of Rights."

This is one of five different commemorative Two Rand coins issued in 2019 with reverse designs based on some of the fundamental human rights enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, namely Children’s Rights, Right to Education, Environmental Rights, Freedom of Movement and Residence, and Freedom of Religion, Belief and Opinion.

The coin was released into circulation, and in mint sets in Proof grade.

Mint	South African Mint	Mint Mark	No mint mark	Total Mintage	unknown

Obverse

Within a recessed square with rounded corners, the obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of South Africa at its centre, as adopted on Freedom Day 27 April 2000.

The Coat of Arms is a series of elements organised in distinct symmetric egg-like or oval shapes placed on top of one another. The completed structure combines the lower and higher oval shape in a symbol of infinity. The path that connects the lower edge of the scroll, through the lines of the tusks, with the horizon above and the sun rising at the top, forms the shape of the cosmic egg from which the secretary bird rises. In the symbolic sense, this is the implied rebirth of the spirit of the great and heroic nation of South Africa.

The motto in the semicircle around below, ǃKE E꞉ ǀXARRA ǁKE, is written in the Khoisan language of the ǀXam people and translates literally to "diverse people unite".

Below the Coat of Arms, the initials of the engraver: ALS (for Arthur Sutherland).

Above the Coat of Arms, the date 2019. Vertically to left and right, the legend "South Africa" written in two of the eleven official languages of the country. There is a system of rotation whereby the inscriptions alternate each year.

The languages in 2019 are English and Tsonga, so the inscriptions read South Africa and Afrika-Dzonga respectively.

Obverse Inscription	South Africa 2019 Afrika-Dzonga

Reverse

The Right to Education is showcased by three universal symbols of learning and knowledge namely a book, a cube (featuring letters and numbers), and a graduation cap on this circulating commemorative R2 coin.

The designer Neo Mahlangu believes the topic of education is an important one in the country due to its potent influence on the nation. She wanted to create a design that could resonate with a mature adult pursuing studies as well as the child in a preschool in equal measure.

To the right, on two lines, the value and denomination 2 RAND. Around below, the inscription right to education 1994 · 2019. The typography of the inscription, designed by Garth Walker, unifies the reverses of all coins of the series.

Below the book, in small letters the die-sinker's initials CM (for C Moses).

Reverse Inscription	2 RAND right to education 1994 · 2019

Edge	Milled	Edge Inscription	None

Notes

About the coin creators, the South African Mint says the following:
"Durban-based artist and reverse typographer, Garth Walker, whose interest lies in asking “what makes me African - and what does that look like?” got his start as a graphic designer in the mid-1970s. Today, he is the proud founder of two established design studios and his work is represented in esteemed collections, galleries, universities and libraries across the globe - from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to The Smithsonian. In 1995 he self-published his experimental studio magazine iJusi, and he continues to publish work in numerous books and magazines today. Walker is a member of Alliance Graphique Internationale, British D&AD and a Life Member of The Type Directors Club (NY)."

"Neo Mahlangu is a Johannesburg-based fine artist whose striking body of work has been created using digital illustrations and charcoal, often experimenting with social media as an additional medium. She aims to create work that inspires self-reflection and introspection with regards to human interaction.

Mahlangu has taken part in numerous group exhibitions and has received several accolades. She was recognised as one of the Design Indaba’s Emerging Creatives for 2018; was listed as one of the top ten ‘Young Gauteng’ creatives by 100% Design South Africa; was listed by Between 10and5 as one of the top 40 creatives under 30 to watch; and was a finalist for the Cassirer Welz Award in 2017."

Two Rand 2019 Right to Education: Known varieties

Variety	In mint sets
Mintage	Issued: 689. Mintage limit: 100,000
Details	Brilliant Uncirculated coins in mint sets.
In Set	Celebrating South Africa: 25 years of constitutional democracy 6 Coin Set (Uncirculated), mintage 689 6 coins: R5 Constitutional Democracy, R2 Children’s Rights, R2 Right to Education, R2 Environmental Rights, R2 Freedom of Movement and Residence, R2 Freedom of Religion, Belief and Opinion
Variety	Proof
Mintage	Issued: 887. Mintage limit: 2,475
Details	Issued in the mint sets only, not individually.
In Sets	2019 Celebrating South Africa 25 Years Constitution Democracy 9 Coin Set, mintage 49 9 coins: R500 Gold Ounce, R50 Silver Ounce, R50 Bronze Ounce, R5 Constitutional Democracy, R2 Children’s Rights, R2 Right to Education, R2 Environmental Rights, R2 Freedom of Movement and Residence, R2 Freedom of Religion, Belief and Opinion 2019 Celebrating South Africa 25 Years Constitution Democracy 8 Coin Set, mintage 838 8 coins: R50 Silver Ounce, R50 Bronze Ounce, R5 Constitutional Democracy, R2 Children’s Rights, R2 Right to Education, R2 Environmental Rights, R2 Freedom of Movement and Residence, R2 Freedom of Religion, Belief and Opinion

Two Rand 2019 Right to Education: References to Information Used

Source	Edition	About	Link	Notes
South African Mint		Mintage	link

All (43) coins of type: Two Rand

Coin Name	Mintage	Symbol	Legend
Two Rand 1989	65,246,000	Coat of Arms of South Africa, 1910	SUID-AFRIKA 1989 SOUTH AFRICA
Two Rand 1990	70,677,230	Coat of Arms of South Africa, 1910	SUID-AFRIKA 1990 SOUTH AFRICA
Two Rand 1991	39,270,000	Coat of Arms of South Africa, 1910	SUID-AFRIKA 1991 SOUTH AFRICA
Two Rand 1992	2,140,087	Coat of Arms of South Africa, 1910	SUID-AFRIKA 1992 SOUTH AFRICA
Two Rand 1993	110,692	Coat of Arms of South Africa, 1910	SUID-AFRIKA 1993 SOUTH AFRICA
Two Rand 1994	1,006,590	Coat of Arms of South Africa, 1910	SUID-AFRIKA 1994 SOUTH AFRICA
Two Rand 1995	13,227,293	Coat of Arms of South Africa, 1910	SUID-AFRIKA 1995 SOUTH AFRICA
Two Rand 1996	139,503	Coat of Arms of South Africa, 1910	UMZANTSI AFRIKA 1996
Two Rand 1997	1,815,111	Coat of Arms of South Africa, 1910	UMZANTSI AFRIKA 1997
Two Rand 1998	7,387,538	Coat of Arms of South Africa, 1910	UMZANTSI AFRIKA 1998
Two Rand 1999	4,809,299	Coat of Arms of South Africa, 1910	UMZANTSI AFRIKA 1999
Two Rand 2000 (Old CoA)	19,011,470	Coat of Arms of South Africa, 1910	UMZANTSI AFRIKA 2000
Two Rand 2000 (New CoA)	19,000,000	Coat of Arms of South Africa	UMZANTSI AFRIKA 2000
Two Rand 2001	3,603,678	Coat of Arms of South Africa	UMZANTSI AFRIKA 2001
Two Rand 2002	12,003,250	Coat of Arms of South Africa	iNingizimu Afrika 2002 uMzantsi Afrika
Two Rand 2003	5,002,909	Coat of Arms of South Africa	iNingizimu Afrika 2003 iSewula Afrika
Two Rand 2004 Ten Years of Freedom	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	SOUTH AFRICA 2004
Two Rand 2004	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	Afurika Tshipembe 2004 iSewula Afrika
Two Rand 2005	13,501,944	Coat of Arms of South Africa	Ningizimu Afrika 2005 Afurika Tshipembe
Two Rand 2006	5,041,637	Coat of Arms of South Africa	Afrika-Dzonga 2006 Ningizimu Afrika
Two Rand 2007	32,581,280	Coat of Arms of South Africa	South Africa 2007 Afrika-Dzonga
Two Rand 2008	48,061,563	Coat of Arms of South Africa	Aforika Borwa 2008 South Africa
Two Rand 2009	12,600,000	Coat of Arms of South Africa	Afrika Borwa 2009 Aforika Borwa
Two Rand 2010	29,000,000	Coat of Arms of South Africa	Suid-Afrika 2010 Afrika Borwa
Two Rand 2011	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	uMzantsi Afrika 2011 Suid-Afrika
Two Rand 2012	29,000,000	Coat of Arms of South Africa	Suid-Afrika 2012 Afrika Borwa
Two Rand 2013 Union Buildings	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	uMzantsi Afrika 2013 Suid-Afrika
Two Rand 2013	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	uMzantsi Afrika 2013 Suid-Afrika
Two Rand 2014	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	iNingizimu Afrika 2014 uMzantsi Afrika
Two Rand 2014 Union Buildings	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	iNingizimu Afrika 2014 uMzantsi Afrika
Two Rand 2015	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	iSewula Afrika 2015 iNingizimu Afrika
Two Rand 2016	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	Afurika Tshipembe 2016 iSewula Afrika
Two Rand 2017	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	Ningizimu Afrika 2017 Afurika Tshipembe
Two Rand 2018	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	Afrika-Dzonga 2018 Ningizimu Afrika
Two Rand 2019 Children’s Rights	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	South Africa 2019 Afrika-Dzonga
Two Rand 2019 Right to Education	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	South Africa 2019 Afrika-Dzonga
Two Rand 2019 Environmental Rights	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	South Africa 2019 Afrika-Dzonga
Two Rand 2019 Freedom of Movement and Residence	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	South Africa 2019 Afrika-Dzonga
Two Rand 2019 Freedom of Religion, Belief and Opinion	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	South Africa 2019 Afrika-Dzonga
Two Rand 2019	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	South Africa 2019 Afrika-Dzonga
Two Rand 2020	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	Aforika Borwa 2020 South Africa
Two Rand 2021	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	Afrika Borwa 2021 Aforika Borwa
Two Rand 2022	unknown	Coat of Arms of South Africa	Suid-Afrika 2012 Afrika Borwa

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Two Rand 2019 Right to Education: Details

Country	South Africa
Currency	Rand
Coin Type	Two Rand, Commemorative
Issued	2019
Symbol	Coat of Arms of South Africa
Face Value	2 (x Rand)
Total Mintage	unknown
Current	Yes
Material	Nickel-plated Copper
Designer	Neo Mahlangu
Technology	Milled (machine-made)
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size	23.0000 mm
Thickness	1.7500 mm
Mass	5.5000 g
OCC ID	RWKZ-EJNC-LYYY-EXGL

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