South Africa

2017

This South African commemorative coin presents a striking conceptual contrast between human anatomy and natural symbolism. One side features a detailed anatomical human heart, rendered with scientific precision, referencing medical knowledge, research, and the life-sustaining core of the human body. The reverse displays the Protea, South Africa’s national flower, symbolizing life, resilience, and identity. Together, the two sides create a thoughtful dialogue between science and nature, emphasizing innovation, biological understanding, and the interconnectedness of human life and the natural world through contemporary numismatic design.