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5 Cents Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA
| Nickel | 2.5 g | 17.35 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1965-1969 |
| Value | 5 Cents 0.05 ZAR = USD 0.0029 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.35 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Standing blue crane with denomination at right
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5c T.S.
Engraver: Tommy Sasseen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 cents coin from South Africa, minted between 1965 and 1969, features an image of a Springbok antelope on its reverse side. The Springbok is a national symbol of South Africa and is known for its distinctive jumping behavior, which has been depicted on the coin. The use of the Springbok on the coin was intended to represent the country's wildlife and natural beauty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 32689999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA) 1965-1969 coin.
