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© World Coin Gallery
5 Rand Afurika Tshipembe - Ningizimu Afrika
2003 year| Nickel plated copper | 7.0 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 5 Rand 5 ZAR = USD 0.29 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated copper |
| Weight | 7.0 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#25762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Wildebeest and value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 RAND
ALS
Engraver: Arthur Sutherland
Edge
Alternating segments of smooth and reeded parts
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 Rand coin features an image of a lion on its obverse side, which is a symbol of strength and courage in many African cultures. The lion is also a nod to South Africa's rich wildlife heritage and the country's reputation as a premier destination for wildlife tourism.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2909 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rand (Afurika Tshipembe - Ningizimu Afrika) 2003 coin.
