Pretoria artists part of new commemorative coins
The coins under the theme “celebrating South Africa, include a commemorative R5 coin, five R2 coins and three collectable coins in gold, silver and bronze alloy.
Two Pretoria residents are among five young artists who were selected to design commemorative coins to mark 25 years of democracy in South Africa.
The South African Mint released commemorative coins designed by five artists last month.
The coins under the theme “celebrating South Africa”, include a commemorative R5 coin celebrating the first democratic election, five different R2 coins and three collectable coins in gold, silver and bronze alloy.
One R2 coin in particular was highlighted by the wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank this week, namely, the “environmental rights” coin.
Designed by Pretoria-based artist, Maaike Bakker, the reverse or “tails” of the coin features an illustration representing the environment showing water and a fish, land with plants and the sky with clouds and the sun.
According to Bakker, these symbols highlight the idea of a well-balanced, protected environment that is not harmful to the well-being of those inhabiting it.
The featured elements have all been simplified to directly communicate the theme.
“The design was inspired by the country’s great outdoors, access to which is guaranteed by the Constitution,” said Bakker.
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