R2 Crown and Tickey Series: Celebrating South African Innovation & Heritage

Discover one of the South African Mint’s most beloved numismatic traditions with the R2 Crown and Tickey Series. First introduced in 1997, this unique sterling silver pairing pairs the large R2 Crown with the tiny, historic R2.5c Tickey—a classic nod to South Africa’s pre-decimal coinage heritage.

Celebrated for its creative interlinking designs, the series showcases world-changing South African inventions, groundbreaking medical achievements, and cultural milestones. From the world’s first human heart transplant and the retinal cryoprobe to coastal dolos concrete structures and the CT scan, each release honors local brilliance in fine silver.