5 Cents (Rhino - Survivor of Africa) 2003 front

5 Cents (Rhino - Survivor of Africa) 2003 back

5 Cents (Rhino - Survivor of Africa) 2003 photo

5 Cents Rhino - Survivor of Africa

2003 year


Silver (.925)	8.406 g	26.7 mm

Description

Issuer	South Africa
Period	Republic (1961-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2003
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#139807
Rarity index	90%

Reverse

Two White Rhinoceros drinking at stream

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5c
MJS

Translation: Five Cents

Engraver: Thinus Scheepers

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 - 532 Sets
Velvet lined case - 1,029 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 Rhino - Survivor of Africa coin was designed by renowned South African wildlife artist, Dr. Guy Troughton. The coin's design features a rhinoceros, which is one of the most iconic and endangered species in Africa. The coin's obverse side features the coat of arms of South Africa, while the reverse side features the rhinoceros design. The coin was minted in 2003 as part of a series of non-circulating coins celebrating wildlife conservation in Africa.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2003	37	-	-	-	-	-	-

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