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5 Cents SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA
| Nickel | 2.5 g | 17.35 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1970-1989 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#1791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Blue crane
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5c
T.S.
Engraver: Tommy Sasseen
Edge
Plain
Comment
Obverse engraver initials varieties exist:1970-83 - 'T.S.' below base of Coat of Arms right hand side (Tommy Sasseen)
1984 - no engraver initials (Arthur Sutherland)
1985-89 - 'A.L.S.' below base of Coat of Arms left hand side (Arthur Sutherland)
Interesting fact
The 5 cent coin from South Africa, which was minted between 1970 and 1989, features an image of a Springbok, which is a type of antelope found in South Africa. The Springbok is a national symbol of the country and is also the name of the South African national rugby team.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 9000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 10850 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 19000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 19000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 9859 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 7100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 5297 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 7250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | 35540 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA) 1970-1989 coin.
