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ECOLOGY FEATURED ON NEW SOUTH AFRICA COINS

South Africa’s bank notes are being “refreshed,” however the nation’s coinage is going ecological.

The coin series introduced on May 4 emphasizes “deep ecology,” the interconnectedness of fauna and flora as an integral part of the environment. The diameter, national coat of arms, year of mintage, and one of the 11 official languages which rotate in appearance every 10 years will remain unchanged.

What is changing on the coins is what appears on the

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