© Cyrillius
© Cyrillius
5 Cents Balthazar J. Vorster
1982 year| Nickel | 2.5 g | 17.35 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1982 |
| 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#8434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Blue Crane.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5C
T.S.
Engraver: Tommy Sasseen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1982 Balthazar J. Vorster 5 cent coin from South Africa was the first coin in the country's history to feature a portrait of a person who was still alive at the time of its minting. This was a departure from the usual practice of featuring deceased historical figures on coins, and it sparked some controversy among coin collectors and enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (Balthazar J. Vorster) 1982 coin.
