© African Coins
© African Coins
5 Rand Ningizimu Afrika - Afurika Tshipembe
2015 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 | 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#78290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Wildebeest in the center with "5 RAND" in between the center and the ring, and lines of "SARB" microtext (25 on the right side, 32 on the left)
Engravers Initials
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 Rand
SARB
ALS
Unabridged legend: South African Reserve Bank
Engraver: Arthur Sutherland
Edge
Security edge with lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5
Unabridged legend: South African Reserve Bank Rand 5
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
Some of these coins bear the 'CW' mint mark, which stands for 'Coin World' (Museum and outlet at the South African Mint). The mint mark is shaped like a Gemsbok and the letters 'CW'.
Interesting fact
The 5 Rand coin features a unique bimetallic design, with a brass center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring. This distinctive design not only makes the coin visually appealing, but it also helps to prevent counterfeiting. The use of two different metals also adds to the coin's durability and longevity, ensuring that it can withstand frequent handling and circulation without losing its integrity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rand (Ningizimu Afrika - Afurika Tshipembe) 2015 coin.
