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5 Cents 1st decimal series
| Silver (.500) | 2.83 g | 19.35 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1961) |
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1961-1964 |
| Value | 5 Cents 0.05 ZAR = USD 0.0029 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19.35 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Protea flower surrounded by five bundles of sticks (to match the denomination of 5 Cents) surrounded by bilingual English / Afrikaans inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA·1963·SUID-AFRIKA
KG
5 C.
Designer: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Cents (1st decimal series) 1961-1964 from South Africa is that it was the first coin to feature the image of a Springbok, a native antelope species, on its reverse side. This design was chosen to represent the country's rich wildlife and natural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7530 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 3844 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 4025 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (1st decimal series) 1961-1964 coin.
