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5 Rand Cricket World Cup
| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 2003 |
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| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
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| Obverse description | A large, naturalistically rendered King Protea flower (Protea cynaroides) occupies the central field, its petals radiating prominently from a detailed floret. The curved legend SOUTH AFRICA arcs along the upper periphery, while the date 2003 appears in the lower exergual area. The engraver's initials A.S. are visible in small characters within the lower field. The design is executed in high relief against a polished proof field, characteristic of South African gold Protea issues. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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South Africa hosted the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup jointly with Zimbabwe and Kenya — the first time the tournament had been held on the continent. The event was overshadowed by political controversy, with England refusing to play their fixture in Zimbabwe over human rights concerns, forfeiting the points.
At 3.11 g of .9999 gold, this is a tenth-ounce format, issued as part of the South African Mint's broader commemorative program for the tournament. Mintage figures for the series were modest, produced primarily for collector distribution rather than circulation.