{"id":136360,"date":"2023-11-14T12:50:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T11:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rarecoinv4.wpengine.com\/?post_type=product&p=136360"},"modified":"2026-05-11T15:31:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:31:40","slug":"suedafrika-1962-rand-twin-proof-set-2-rand-und-1-rand-inklusive-originalem-blauen-sa-mint-etui","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/buy-precious-metal-coins\/south-africa-1962-rand-twin-proof-set-2-rand-and-1-rand-includes-original-blue-sa-mint-case\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa \u2013 1962 \u2013 Rand Twin Proof Set \u2013 2 Rand and 1 Rand \u2013 including original blue SA Mint case"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Africa – 1962 – Rand Twin Proof Set – 2 Rand and 1 Rand – Includes original blue SA Mint case<\/h4>\n

The blue Twin Set from South Africa, issued in 1962, is a numismatic marvel consisting of two gold coins worth 2 Rand and 1 Rand. Both coins have a common design and differ in face value.<\/p>\n

Obverse: Both coins have a striking obverse
with a 1\/4 portrait of Jan van Riebeeck, the important Dutch settler known for founding Cape Town. The legend surrounding the portrait is engraved in Latin script and reads: \u201cUNITY IS STRENGTH * ENDRAG MAAK MAG *\u201d. This powerful message captures
the essence of national unity. The design goes back to Willie Myburg, whose artistic skills immortalized van Riebeeck’s contribution to South African history.<\/p>\n

Reverse: A beautifully detailed image is featured on the reverse of each coin. The jumping springbok is depicted above the coin’s face value. This dynamic representation of South Africa\u2019s national animal is framed by inscriptions in Latin script: \u201cSOUTH AFRICA\u00b71962\u00b7SUID-AFRIKA\u201d and the value either \u201c2R\u201d for the 2-rand coin or \u201c1R\u201d for
the 1st edge. The initials \u201cCLS\u201d are discreetly inserted and refer to the designer or mint master of the coin.<\/p>\n

The 2-rand coin is made of gold with a fineness of .917, a weight of 7.99 grams, a diameter of 22.0 mm, and a thickness of 1.57 mm. The 1-rand coin has the same gold composition.
and fineness, is lighter and smaller, weighs 3.99 grams, has a diameter of 19.5 mm and a thickness of 1.1 mm.<\/p>\n

Only 800 of these blue sets were issued, making them a rare and valuable addition to any collection. The blue set with its rich symbolism and fine gold composition has not only a monetary value
but also captures a piece of South African heritage.<\/p>\n

For illustration purposes in our online shop, we use gift items (e.g. coin holders) and other accessories when photographing our coins. Unless expressly stated, these are not included in the purchase price. <\/p>\n

Other gold coins from South Africa:<\/h2>\n