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5 Cents Ningizimu Afrika
2002 year| Copper plated steel | 4.5 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 5 Cents 0.05 ZAR = USD 0.0029 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#7523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Blue crane and value
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5c GJR
Engraver: Gert Richards
Edge
Plain
Comment
Legends in the 11 Official Languages of the Republic of South Africa:Afrikaans: Suid-Afrika
English: South Africa
Sesotho and Sepedi: Afrika Borwa
Tswana: Aforika Borwa
Xhosa: uMzantsi Afrika
Zulu: iNingizimu Afrika
Ndebele: iSewula frika
Venda: Afurika Tshipembe
siSwati: Ningizimu Afrika
Tsonga: Afrika Dzonga
Interesting fact
The 5 Cents (Ningizimu Afrika) 2002 coin was part of a series of coins issued by the South African Reserve Bank to celebrate the country's transition to democracy. The coin features the image of a protea, which is the national flower of South Africa, and the words "Ningizimu Afrika" which means "We are building Africa" in isiXhosa, one of the official languages of South Africa. This coin was also the first coin to feature a black person on its obverse side, which was a significant step towards representing the diverse population of South Africa on its currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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