© Cyrillius
© Cyrillius
5 Cents Afrika Borwa
2006 year| Copper plated steel | 4.5 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 5 Cents 0.05 ZAR = USD 0.0029 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Blue crane and value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5c
GJR
Engraver: Gert Richards
Edge
Plain
Comment
Legends in the 11 Official Languages of the Republic of South Africa:Afrikaans: Suid-Afrika
English: South Africa
Sesotho and Sepedi: Afrika Borwa
Tswana: Aforika Borwa
Xhosa: uMzantsi Afrika
Zulu: iNingizimu Afrika
Ndebele: iSewula frika
Venda: Afurika Tshipembe
siSwati: Ningizimu Afrika
Tsonga: Afrika Dzonga
Interesting fact
The 5 Cents (Afrika Borwa) 2006 coin was the first coin in South Africa to feature a black person on its obverse (front side). The coin features a portrait of Albert Luthuli, a former President of the African National Congress and a prominent figure in the fight against apartheid. This was a significant departure from previous South African coins, which had traditionally featured images of white figures or symbols. The inclusion of a black person on the coin was seen as a step towards greater representation and inclusivity in South Africa's currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1637 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (Afrika Borwa) 2006 coin.
