5 Cents SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA, South Africa

5 Cents SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA, South Africa, 1970-1989 obverse image5 Cents SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA, South Africa, 1970-1989 reverse image
5 Cents SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    South Africa flagSouth Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1970-1989
  • Period:
    Republic (1961-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)
5 Cents SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$7.58

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Cents SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Blue crane

Engraver:

T. Sasseen

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

South Africa coat of arms with the motto "Ex Unitate Vires" (Power Through Unity)

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Cents SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

SOUTH AFRICA · SUID-AFRIKA EX UNITATE VIRES 1981 T.S.

Reverse:

5c T.S.

5 Cents SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel

Size

5 Cents SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA sizes
  • Weight:2.5 g
  • Diameter:17.35 mm
  • Thickness:1.6 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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