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5 Rand Presidential inauguration
1994 year| Nickel plated copper | 7.0 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 5 Rand 5 ZAR = USD 0.29 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated copper |
| Weight | 7.0 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Denomination above image of the Union Buildings in Pretoria within Four-sided rim
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 RAND
SE
PRESIDENTIAL
INAUGURATION
Engraver: Susan Erasmus
Edge
Segmented reeding
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1994 South African Presidential inauguration 5 Rand coin is that it was the first commemorative coin to be issued in the new democratic era of South Africa, following the end of apartheid. The coin was minted to commemorate the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as the country's first black president, and it features an image of Mandela on the obverse side, along with the inscription "Nelson Mandela" in English, Afrikaans, and Xhosa. The reverse side of the coin features the South African coat of arms and the year of issue, 1994. The coin's design was created by the South African artist and designer, Stompie Selibe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rand (Presidential inauguration) 1994 coin.
