5 Cents (Elephant - Strength of Africa) 2002 front

5 Cents (Elephant - Strength of Africa) 2002 back

5 Cents (Elephant - Strength of Africa) 2002 photo

5 Cents Elephant - Strength of Africa

2002 year


Silver (.925)	8.406 g	26.7 mm

Description

Issuer	South Africa
Period	Republic (1961-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2002
Value	5 Cents 0.05 ZAR = USD 0.0029
Currency	Rand (1961-date)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	8.406 g
Diameter	26.7 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#139826
Rarity index	90%

Reverse

Elephant 3/4 facing left taking a bath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5c
CM

Translation: Five Cents

Engraver: Cecil Moses

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued as a single coin, or in two Limited Edition Set with the 4 coins of the same year: 5 cents (1/4 Ounce), 10 cents (1/2 Ounce), 20 cents (1 Ounce) and 50 Cents (2 Ounces). (Total combined below)

Prestige Set in a Wooden Box - 500 Sets
Velvet lined case - 996 Sets

There were also three other sets issued (Total combined below):

3 Coin Set - 2000, 2001 and 2002 - 81 Sets
4 Coin Set - 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 - 59 Sets
5 Coin Set - 2002, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 - 132 Sets

This is the 5 Coin set, 2000-2004, issued as a combination set showing all 5 coins, making up the Big 5

Interesting fact

The Elephant - Strength of Africa coin was part of a series of coins issued by the South African Mint to celebrate the country's wildlife and natural heritage. The coin features an image of an elephant, which is one of the most iconic and majestic animals in Africa. The coin's design is meant to symbolize the strength and resilience of the African continent, and the elephant is seen as a symbol of power, wisdom, and good luck in many African cultures.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2002	717	-	-	-	-	-	-

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