SARB launches R2 coins honouring Charlotte Maxeke and 1956 women
Maxeke's profile celebrates her achievement in becoming the first black SA woman to get a degree.
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has released two new two-rand commemorative coins to honor the pioneering contributions of Charlotte Maxeke and the brave women who marched for women's rights in 1956. The coin depicting Charlotte Maxeke's profile recognizes her as the first black South African woman to earn a university degree 125 years ago.
At the coin launch, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago highlighted the crucial role of women in shaping today's democratic society and expressed hope that the coins would inspire young women to pursue their own leadership ambitions. The R2 coins are part of a broader initiative to celebrate significant milestones in women's history in South Africa, including the 1956 Women’s March, which demanded an end to pass laws that discriminated against women.
Written by urgent.news from SABC News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
