5 Cents (SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA) 1990-1995 front 5 Cents (SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA) 1990-1995 back
5 Cents (SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA) 1990-1995 photo
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5 Cents SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA

 
Bronze plated steel (Plating: 99% Copper, 1% Tin) 4.5 g 21.0 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1990-1995
Value
5 Cents 0.05 ZAR = USD 0.0029
Currency
Rand (1961-date)
Composition
Bronze plated steel (Plating: 99% Copper, 1% Tin)
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
21.0 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#834
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Standing blue crane with large denomination at left

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 cent coin from South Africa, which was minted between 1990 and 1995, features a unique design that showcases the country's diverse wildlife. The coin's reverse side features an image of a springbok, a type of antelope that is native to South Africa. The springbok is depicted in a naturalistic pose, with its head turned to the side and its body in mid-stride. The coin's obverse side features the coat of arms of South Africa, which includes a lion, a leopard, and a bird, symbolizing the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's design was created by the South African artist, Tommy S. D. M. Mashaba, who is known for his work in sculpture and coin design. Overall, the coin's design is a celebration of South Africa's natural beauty and cultural diversity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1990  10239 - - - - - -
1991  11800 - - - - - -
1992  10263 - - - - - -
1993  7790 - - - - - -
1994  5804 - - - - - -
1995  5816 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA) 1990-1995 coin.