South Africa, 2004 AD., Republic, 20 Cents, KM 328.

South Africa, Republic, engravers: Arthur L. Sutherland (obverse) and Susan Erasmus (reverse), 2004 AD.,
20 Cents (ø 19 mm / 3,48 g), brass plated steel (magnetic, planchet: 90,8% iron, 1,2% carbon, layers: 4,8%-5,6% copper, 3,2%-2,4% zinc), 3,50 g theor. mint weight, mintage ca. 113.032.000 , axis medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), reeded edge,
Obv.: 2004 / Afrika – Borwa / ǃKE E: ǀXARRA ǁKE / ALS , 4th Coat of arms (27 April 2000-) with incuse motto: !KE E: /XARRA //KE (translated: Unity in Diversity) with the motto in Bochimans. Name of the country in Sepedi or in Sesotho (same in both languages).
Rev.: 20 c / S E , a Royal Protea (king protea / Protea cynaroides) flower within sprigs, value at upper right, engraver´s initials at lower right edge.
KM 328 ; Hern Ne16 ; Schön 358 .

Year / Mint Mark / Mintage
2004 113.030.000
2004 ? BU sets
2004 1,935 proof issue

The Royal Protea is South Africa's national flower.