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5 Rand iNingizimu Afrika - uMzantsi Afrika
| Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 9.5 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2012-2022 |
| 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#44727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Wildebeest. The abbreviation ‘SARB’ for South African Reserve Bank is repeated 32 times at left and 25 at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
ALS
RAND
Engraver: Arthur Sutherland
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 coin from South Africa, which was minted between 2012 and 2022, features a unique design that pays tribute to the country's rich history and culture. On one side of the coin, the words "iNingizimu Afrika" (which means "African Renaissance" in isiZulu) are inscribed, while the other side features the words "uMzantsi Afrika" (which means "South Africa" in isiXhosa). This design represents the diversity of languages and cultures in South Africa and highlights the country's commitment to celebrating and preserving its heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rand (iNingizimu Afrika - uMzantsi Afrika) 2012-2022 coin.
