© Carl Russouw
© Carl Russouw
5 Rand - ⅒ Ounce Mahatma Gandhi
2008 year| Gold (.9999) | 3.11 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Rand 5 ZAR = USD 0.29 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#139527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Gandhi figure at prayer
Script: Latin
Lettering:
My life is my message
R5
CM
Engraver: Cecil Moses
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Rand - ⅒ Ounce (Mahatma Gandhi) 2008 coin from South Africa is that it features a unique design that showcases Mahatma Gandhi's profile in a meditative pose, surrounded by a lotus flower and the inscription "Mahatma" in Devanagari script. This design was created by the South African Mint to commemorate Gandhi's 100th birth anniversary and to honor his legacy as a symbol of peace, non-violence, and freedom.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3746 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 SATYAGRAHA | 417 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rand - ⅒ Ounce (Mahatma Gandhi) 2008 coin.
