The South African Mint has released a new R2 commemorative circulation coin themed 'Freedom of Movement and Residence' as part of its new coin programme commemorating 25 years of South Africa's constitutional democracy.
The SA25 themed 'Celebrating South Africa' coin series features five commemorative R2 circulation coins, a commemorative R5 coin and three collectable coins in gold, silver and bronze alloy.
Freedom of movement and residence was heavily restricted by the apartheid government in its pursuit of racist policies.
Designed by artist Rasty Knayles, regarded as a pioneer of the local graffiti movement, the right is symbolised by a plane, a bird holding a key and a minibus taxi on the reverse (tails) of the coin. The obverse (heads) features the national coat of arms together with the date of issue, '2019', and the words 'South Africa' written in English and Afrika-Dzonga' in Xitsonga.
The commemorative coins are introduced in a phased manner, with the coin themed 'Freedom of Movement and Residence' being the fourth in the series - which will be followed by the final R2 featuring 'Freedom of Religion, Beliefs and Opinion' in August, together with the new R5 coin.
A special collector's folder has been created for coin enthusiasts and can be collected, at no cost, from the South African Mint's retail store in Centurion, as well as the various other outlets mentioned on the SA25 website.
South Africans have been encouraged to find, collect and keep these special SA25 circulation coins released over the past few months, and they will soon be able to add this coin to their collection.
via @SAMint
