5 Cents (Jacobus J. Fouché) 1976 front 5 Cents (Jacobus J. Fouché) 1976 back
5 Cents (Jacobus J. Fouché) 1976 photo
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5 Cents Jacobus J. Fouché

1976 year
Nickel 2.5 g 17.35 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1976
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#2886
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Blue Crane

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5c
T.S.

Engraver: Tommy Sasseen

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1976 South African 5 cent coin featuring Jacobus J. Fouché is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of Fouché on one side and a springbok antelope on the other. The springbok is a national symbol of South Africa and is often featured on the country's currency. The coin's design was created by the South African artist and engraver, Tommy Steyn, and it was produced in a limited quantity of 100,000 coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976  21000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (Jacobus J. Fouché) 1976 coin.