The South African Reserve Bank published Governor Lesetja Kganyago’s remarks marking the official release of two ZAR 2 commemorative circulation coins honoring Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke and the women who marched against the extension of pass laws in 1956. They are South Africa’s first commemorative circulation coins to feature women and remain ordinary legal tender worth their face value. The coins form part of the central bank’s broader commemorative program, which included a ZAR 2 coin released in June recognizing the learners who protested against education policies in 1976. Another coin is due later in 2026 to mark 30 years since South Africa’s Constitution was signed into law.
2026-08-27South African Reserve Bank
South African Reserve Bank releases two ZAR 2 commemorative coins, the first South African circulation coins to feature women
The South African Reserve Bank has released two ZAR 2 coins honoring Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke and the women who marched against pass laws in 1956. They are South Africa’s first commemorative circulation coins to feature women and remain legal tender at face value.