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**Rare 2016 South African Dolos Coin Set: A Tribute to Coastal Ingenuity**
Uncover the brilliance of South African innovation with this exclusive 2016 coin set, featuring the **1oz R2 Proof South African Inventions Dolos Coin** and the **2½ Cents Dolos Coin**a captivating blend of history, artistry, and numismatic rarity.
- **1oz R2 Proof Coin**: Struck in **92.5% pure silver (Sterling Silver)**, this 1oz coin, with an ultra-rare mintage of only **314**, showcases the iconic dolos, a South African invention from 1963 designed to protect harbor walls. Its reverse depicts a harbor scene with interlocking dolosse, framed by a gleaming proof finish, while the obverse bears South Africas coat of arms, the year 2016, and South Africa in all official languages.
- **2½ Cents Dolos Coin**: Also crafted in **92.5% pure silver (Sterling Silver)**, this coin, with a scarce mintage of **392**, features a single dolos on its reverse, alongside the denomination 2½ c. The obverse displays a protea, the year 2016, and South Africa, celebrating the nations pride.
**A Slice of History**: Born in East London in 1963, the dolos revolutionized coastal engineering with its unique, interlocking concrete design, dissipating wave energy to safeguard harbors worldwide. Weighing up to 20 tons each, dolosse remain a global symbol of South African ingenuity.
**Why Collect These?** With their sterling silver composition and intricate designs, these coinslimited to just 314 and 392 piecescapture a legacy of innovation. This set is a rare treasure for collectors, blending craftsmanship with a story of human triumph over natures