SARB honours Maxeke, 1956 women with new R2 coin
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has launched two new R2 coins to commemorate and celebrate the legacy of Charlotte Maxeke and the women who participated in the 1956 Women’s March.
One coin features Maxeke’s profile in celebration of her achievement in becoming the first black South African woman to obtain a university degree 125 years ago.
Addressing delegates at the launch, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago reflected on the historic legacies of women’s role in the liberation struggle, adding that it deserves acknowledgement and commemoration.
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