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The 1992 R2 Silver Barcelona coin is a South African commemorative proof coin celebrating the nation's return to the Olympic Games after apartheid, featuring sports imagery with athletes on the reverse, made of 92.5% silver, and issued by the South African Mint, often in a blue presentation case. It's a significant piece of South African numismatic history, marking the end of sporting isolation, with specific details like its 33.626 grams weight, 38.70 mm diameter, and a mintage of 14,853 pieces.Â
Key Features & Significance
Commemorative Purpose:Â Honors South Africa's participation in the XXV Olympiad in Barcelona, Spain, after being banned for 32 years due to apartheid.
Material:Â 92.5% sterling silver (0.925 silver, 0.075 copper).
Denomination:Â R2 (Two Rand).
Design:
Obverse:Â Features the South African Coat of Arms with a torch and map.
Reverse:Â Shows three stylized athletes, with "R2" and "BARCELONA" inscribed.
Specifications:Â Weighs 33.626 grams and has a diameter of 38.70 mm.
Mintage:Â A limited run of 14,853 proof coins was produced.
Presentation:Â Typically found in its original South African Mint (SA Mint) blue box, often with a certificate of authenticity.Â
Why It's Collectible
This coin is sought after by collectors not just for its precious metal content, but also for its historical context, representing South Africa's re-entry into the global community and the end of racial segregation in sport
