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5 Rand uMzantsi Afrika - Suid Afrika
2021 year| Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 9.5 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | South African Reserve Bank |
| Period | Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| 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#348477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Wildebeest and value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
ALS
RAND
Engraver: Arthur Sutherland
Edge
Security edge with the initials of the South Africa Reserve Bank and the face value repeated 10 times.
Lettering: SARB SARB SARB SARB SARB SARB SARB SARB SARB SARB
Comment
Difference from 2021:Suid-Afrika • 2009 • uMzantsi Afrika •
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
The 5 Rand coin from South Africa features a unique bimetallic design, with a brass center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring. This design not only adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal but also makes it difficult to counterfeit. The use of two different metals also symbolizes the country's rich cultural heritage and diversity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rand (uMzantsi Afrika - Suid Afrika) 2021 coin.
