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5 Rand
2023 year| Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 9.5 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 5 Rand 5 ZAR = USD 0.29 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#347516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
Value at the top and bottom, southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) with a school of galjoen swimming left.
Galjoen is South Africa’s national fish.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 RAND
MJS
Engraver: Thinus Scheepers
Designer: Sujay Sanan
Edge
Security edge with the initials of the South Africa Reserve Bank and the face value repeated 10 times.
Lettering: SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5
Interesting fact
The 5 Rand 2023 coin features a unique design that pays tribute to the Big Five game animals of South Africa - the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. The coin's brass center features an image of one of these animals, while the copper-nickel ring surrounding it features a different animal. This design element not only adds visual interest to the coin but also serves as a symbol of South Africa's rich wildlife heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rand 2023 coin.
