Jonty Rhodes has his own coin!

IN commemoration of next year's Cricket World Cup tournament to be hosted by South Africa, the SA Mint launched a new 50c coin last week The image on the coin is of Jonty Rhodes, one of South Africa's bestloved sportsmen and recently named the best fielder in world cricket. ICC Cricket World Cup executive chairman, Dr Ali Bacher said: " Rhodes was chosen not only for what he does on the field, but also off it. He has been a role model not only for South Africans, but for sports lovers worldwide." The tournament kicks off on February 8 and runs until March 24 2003. (Miguel de Sousa)