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The 1995 South Africa Silver Proof R2 coin commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations. It is a collectible coin with specific metal content and design details.
Coin Specifications and Details
Commemorative Subject: The 50th Anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), which has the Latin motto "Fiat Panis" ("Let there be bread").
Composition: 0.925 fine silver (92.5% silver, 7.5% copper).
Weight: 33.626 grams (which contains 1 ounce of pure silver).
Diameter: 38.70 mm.
Edge: Reeded.
Mintage: The mintage for the proof coin was limited, with figures varying slightly across sources, but generally around 1,743 to 1,412 pieces.
Condition: Proof quality, featuring mirror-like fields and frosted, intricate details.
Design
Obverse: Features the South African coat of arms in the center, encircled by "South Africa" written in eight of the country's official languages, and the year "1995".
Reverse: Depicts the FAO emblem in the top left with the date range "1945-1995" below it. A bird on a branch is shown over the face value "R 2" at the top left. At the bottom left, there is a bird's nest with two children.
