© Dario Silva Collection (CC BY-NC)
© Dario Silva Collection (CC BY-NC)
5 Rand Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday
2008 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 | 2008 |
| 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#9977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Nelson Mandela Bust
Script: Latin
Lettering:
90
YEARS
NvN 5
RAND
Engraver: Natanya van Niekerk
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
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
One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 5 Rand (Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday) 2008 from South Africa is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a brass center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring. This distinctive design element was implemented to enhance the coin's durability and resistance to wear and tear, ensuring that it can withstand the rigors of circulation and remain in good condition for an extended period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 22106000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rand (Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday) 2008 coin.
