5 Cents (uMzantsi Afrika) 2008 front 5 Cents (uMzantsi Afrika) 2008 back
5 Cents (uMzantsi Afrika) 2008 photo
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5 Cents uMzantsi Afrika

2008 year
Copper plated steel 4.5 g 21.0 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
2008
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
References
Numista
N#4693
Rarity index
7%

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 coin features the image of a lion, which is a symbol of strength, courage, and royalty in many African cultures. The lion is also a common motif in South African art and folklore, and is often associated with the country's rich wildlife heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  1563 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (uMzantsi Afrika) 2008 coin.