5 Rand South African Reserve Bank
2021 year| Silver (.925) (Gold plated centre) | 33.00 g | 38.725 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 5 Rand 5 ZAR = USD 0.29 |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (Gold plated centre) |
| Weight | 33.00 g |
| Diameter | 38.725 mm |
| Thickness | 3.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#308382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Bi Coloured Silver outer ring with 24ct Gold plated centre.
Depiction of various South African monetary denominations during the 100 years of the South African Reserve Bank's existence. 6 coins depicted is:
- The 1923 three pence (tickey) represents the currency issued during the period of the Union of South Africa.
- A 1961 R1 gold coin features the springbok, South Africa’s national animal.
- The 1965 20c coin depicts the king protea, South Africa’s national flower
- The 1990 1c coin features two sparrows and represents the third decimal coin series.
- The R5 coin minted in 2008, in honour of former President Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday, recognises his vast contribution to South Africa.
- A 10c coin from the fourth decimal series depicts the Cape honey bee and represents the future of the currency and the SARB.
Engraver initials between the note and coins.
Lettering around the glossy silver outer ring and "1921 - 2021" in the middle. "SARB" 35 times very small in extreme outer matt area.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK 100 YEARS
1921 - 2021
5 Rand
SARB
SARB
MJS
Engraver: Thinus Scheepers
Designer: Lilian Guerra
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued as part of a set including a proof version of N#278768 along with a commemorative silver medallion depicting a 1921 10 Shilling note (First note issued by the South African Reserve Bank) on the obverse and a replica of the 2021 Ten Rand note signed by the current Governor of the SARB, Lesetja Kganyago.
According to some sources these sets were only handed to SA Mint and SARB employees and did not go on the open market
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Rand (South African Reserve Bank) 2021 coin from South Africa is that it features a unique gold-plated center, which sets it apart from other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rand (South African Reserve Bank) 2021 coin.
