5 Cent Agulhas Bioregion
2015 year| Silver (.925) | 8.456 g | 26.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 5 Cents 0.05 ZAR = USD 0.0029 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 8.456 g |
| Diameter | 26.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#253882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Basket Star image.
Legend and value below.
Designers initials to the right
Lettering:
MJS
Basket Star
5c
Engraver: Thinus Scheepers
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Basket stars, also known as "Shetland Argus", are a taxon of brittle stars. They are treated as a suborder Euryalina or order Euryalida. Many of them have characteristic repeatedly branched arms. They generally live in deep sea habitats. However, they have been observed near 15m or less in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. In the wild they may live up to 35 years. They weigh up to 5 kilograms (11 lb). Like other echinoderms, basket stars lack blood and achieve gas exchange via their water vascular system.The basket stars are the largest ophiuroids with Gorgonocephalus stimpsoni measuring up to 70 cm in arm length with a disk diameter of 14 cm.[
Interesting fact
The Agulhas Bioregion 5 Cent coin from South Africa features a unique design that showcases the rich biodiversity of the Agulhas Bank, which is a submarine bank located off the coast of South Africa. The coin's design features a stylized representation of the bank's diverse marine life, including sea turtles, dolphins, and a variety of fish species. This design not only adds aesthetic value to the coin but also serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and protecting the region's marine ecosystem.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 395 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cent (Agulhas Bioregion) 2015 coin.
