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The 1993 South African R2 Silver "Peace" (Vrede) coin is a commemorative sterling silver (925) proof coin celebrating the nation's move towards democracy, featuring doves and figures representing the new constitution and 1994 elections, with an ounce of pure silver content, making it valuable both for its metal and collectibility, often found in original mint packaging.
Key Features
Theme: Commemorates the Interim Constitution and the first democratic elections in 1994.
Obverse (Front): South African National Coat of Arms with "South Africa / Suid Afrika" and the date "1993".
Reverse (Back): Doves with olive branches and stylized figures, with "PEACE / VREDE" and "2 RAND".
Metal: 925 Sterling Silver (92.5% silver, 7.5% copper).
Weight: 33.626 grams (containing 1 troy ounce of silver).
Edge: Reeded.
Type: Issued as a proof coin, often sold in original South African Mint (SAM) cases.
Value & Collectibility
Silver Content: Its intrinsic value is tied to its 1 ounce of silver.
Collectible Value: As a significant historical coin, its numismatic (collector) value can exceed the silver melt value, especially for high-grade (e.g., PF69 by NGC) or rare error coins.
Rarity: Limited collector's editions and perfect condition specimens fetch higher prices