5 Rand Griqua Town Coinage Bicentennial
2015 year| Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 9.5 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| 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#81255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Obverse and reverse of 5 penny Griquatown token with text to the left and denomination to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COINAGE OF GRIQUA TOWN
200
GRIQUA IIIII
1815 R5 2015
Engraver: Paul Botes
Edge
Security edge with lettering
Lettering: SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5
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 Griqua Town Coinage Bicentennial coin from South Africa features a unique bimetallic design, with a brass center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring. This coin was issued in 2015 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Griqua Town coinage, which was established in 1815 by the London Missionary Society. The coin's bimetallic design is a nod to the history of the Griqua people, who were known for their skill in metalworking and their use of coins as a form of currency. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a fascinating collector's item for anyone interested in numismatics or South African history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rand (Griqua Town Coinage Bicentennial) 2015 coin.
