2010 FIFA WORLD CUP
SOUTH AFRICA 2008 COINS

R2 Gold (1/4 oz 24 carat), R1 Gold (1/10th oz 24 carat) and R2 Silver Crown (1 oz silver)

In 2005, the South African Mint was requested to partake in a worldwide “2006 FIFA World Cup Germany ™” coin programme, consisting of a crown size silver coin and ¼ oz gold coin to celebrate this event. The 2006 Soccer coin series featured the new official South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup™ logo and the coins were launched at the 2006 World Cup in Germany in July 2006.

In 2007, the Soccer Coin Series had a R1 gold (1/10th 24 ct) coin added to the set, which depicted National Symbols as well as elements from the new South African Coat of Arms.

A programme has been implemented from 2008 until 2010 to depict each Province which will be involved in hosting the World Cup Games. Elements from the coat-of-arms of each Province will feature on these coins.

The 2008 Soccer Series will reflect symbols from the Provinces of Mpumalanga and Kwazulu Natal on both the R2 (1/4 oz) gold commemorative coin and the R2 sterling silver Crown. The Real Yellowood tree, which is South Africa's National tree, and the bushmen figures derived from the Linton Panel (rock-art of the Drakensberg) and depicted as part of the South African coat-of-arms, are shown on the R1 (1/10th oz) gold commemorative coin.

Denomination & Size	R2 (1/4 oz)	R1 (1/10 oz)	R2 (Crown)
Carats:	24 Carat Gold	24 Carat Gold	Sterling Silver
Mass:	7.777 gram	3.110 gram	33.626 gram
Diameter:	22.00 mm	16.50 mm	38.725 mm
Metal Content:	Au 999.9	Au 999.9	Ag 925 & Cu 75
Reverse Die-Sinker:	C Moses	MJ Scheepers	A Minnie
Reverse Artist:	L Guerra	L Guerra	L Guerra
Obverse Die-Sinker:	AL Sutherland	AL Sutherland	AL Sutherland