5 Cents (Afrika-Dzonga) 2003 front 5 Cents (Afrika-Dzonga) 2003 back
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5 Cents Afrika-Dzonga

2003 year
Copper plated steel 4.5 g 21.0 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
2003
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
References
Numista
N#8974
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Blue Crane and value to the left

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-Dzonga) 2003 coin from South Africa features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a traditional African woman wearing a colorful headwrap, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of a baobab tree, which is a symbol of longevity and vitality in African culture. The coin's design was created by South African artist and designer, Themba Mbuyisa, who was inspired by the country's diverse cultural traditions and the importance of preserving them for future generations.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  2909 - - - - - -

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