South Africa, 2002 AD., Republic, 20 Cents, KM 270.

South Africa, Republic, engravers: Arthur L. Sutherland (obverse) and Susan Erasmus (reverse), 2002 AD.,
20 Cents (ø 19 mm / 3,45 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 42.000.000 , axis medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), reeded edge,
Obv.: 2002 / South - Afrika / 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 English.
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 270 ; Hern Ne14 ; Schön 308 .

Year / Mint Mark / Mintage
2002 42.000.000
2002 BU Set
2002 3,250 Proof

The Royal Protea is South Africa's national flower.