On the 5th of June 2019, South African Mint, together with the South African Reserve Bank launched a commemorative coin series in Johannesburg. The new series designed by various designers will be released in phases throughout the year.
The six coins released in commemoration of 25 years of Constitutional Democracy in South Africa consists of five new R2 coins and one R5 coin. Each of these coins represents a unique. Together they all echoe South Africas 25 years of democracy.
The R5 coin designer, Lady Skollie, announced on Twitter “finally allowed to tell you: I designed the new R5 coin for South Africa. This one is for my people. Also think of me when you spend this. I love you South Africa.” She said. The R5 coin will only enter circulation in August.
Here is a list of all the new coins, their designers and themes:
R5 by Lady Skollie: Let us live and strive for freedom
This coin features well known images of people in queues at voting polls, displayed in all mediums since in 1994. The first democratic elections.
R2 by Neo Maglangu: Children’s rights
This coin has an image of children, which Neo designed with digital artwork and charcoal. It depicts children, the joy they deserve and bring and that they should be protected. Children have the right to be happy, equally protected and free.
R2 by Neo Mahlangu: Right to education
It depicts all levels of education, from pre-school all the way to tertiary.
R2 by Maaike Barker: Environmental rights
The ecosystem can be seen on this coin. It represents a complete environment. Mint and SARB said that this coin stand for the right that all South Africans have. It shows that South Afticans deserve all the resources they require to survive.
R2 by Rasty Knayles: Freedom of movement
With a picture of the popular minibus taxi, an aeroplanes and a bird holding a key, this coin represents South Africas dark past and the journey to freedom.
R2 by Peter Mammes: Freedom of religion, belief and opinion
This coin beautifully depicts the symbol of religion in sign language. This way, the designer avoided using a specific group.
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