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5 Rand 90 Years South African Reserve Bank
| Issuer | South African Reserve Bank |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The brass centre features the South African coat of arms, depicting a shield supported by two human figures above a motto ribbon, with a secretary bird displayed above and wheat stalks flanking the shield. The legend in the outer copper-nickel ring reads 'iNingizimu Afrika' at the left and 'iSewula Afrika' at the right, with the date '2011' at the top. The engraver's initials 'ALS' appear in the lower field of the centre. The bimetallic construction creates a distinct contrast between the gold-toned centre device and the silver-toned outer ring. |
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| Obverse lettering | iNingizimu Afrika• 2011 •iSewula Afrika ALS • |
| Reverse description | The brass centre depicts a collage of historic South African Reserve Bank banknotes and coins spanning the institution's 90-year history, including a prominent early banknote and various circulating coins such as the 5 Rand, R10, and R20 denominations, evoking the visual heritage of South African currency. The date range '1921-2011' appears prominently at the top of the centre field, and the engraver's initials 'MJS' are present in the lower centre. The outer copper-nickel ring carries the legend '90 YEARS' at the top and '5 RAND' in large letters across the lower portion of the ring, with a decorative patterned border. The overall composition commemorates nine decades of the Reserve Bank's monetary and numismatic legacy. |
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