5 Cents (English Legend - SOUTH AFRICA) 1965-1969 front 5 Cents (English Legend - SOUTH AFRICA) 1965-1969 back
5 Cents (English Legend - SOUTH AFRICA) 1965-1969 photo

5 Cents English Legend - SOUTH AFRICA

 
Nickel 2.5 g 17.35 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#6602
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Blue Crane

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5c
T.S.

Engraver: Tommy Sasseen

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 cents coin from South Africa, which was minted between 1965 and 1969, features an image of a Springbok, which is a type of antelope that is native to South Africa. The Springbok is a symbol of the country and is often featured on its currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1965  25000 - - - - - -
1966  4101000 - - - - - -
1967  4590000 - - - - - -
1969  5020000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (English Legend - SOUTH AFRICA) 1965-1969 coin.