The South African Reserve Bank is issuing a special commemorative R2 coin, celebrating 10 years of democracy in South Africa.Instead of the well-known image of the Kudu normally found on existing R2 coins, the commemorative coin will feature the “10 years of freedom” logo, depicting people carrying the South African Flag in line to vote. The logo carries the wording, '10 YEARS OF FREEDOM - South Africa 1994 - 2004'. The commemorative R2 coin will become legal tender on 1 August 2004.In addition to the “10 years of freedom” logo, the commemorative R2 coin will also feature the South African Coat of Arms which came into use in 2000.The motto on the Coat of the Arms, “!ke e: /xarra //ke”, is written in the Khoisan language and literally means “diverse people unite”. Symbols from the Coat of Arms include two human figures from Khoisan rock art facing each other in greeting and unity; the secretary bird in flight, symbolising growth and speed and the rising sun symbolising the promise of rebirth.Other recent commemorative coins issued by the South African Reserve Bank included a coin to celebrate South Africa hosting the Cricket World Cup in 2003 and another to commemorate the World Summit on Sustainable Development which took place in South Africa, also in 2003.EndsFor further information, contact:Cathy Powers: Tel: (012) 313 4420 or 084 516 7987Themba Hlengani: Tel: (012) 313 4669 or 072 462 5015​