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5 Rand Grass Crinum - colourized
| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 2018 |
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| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a stylized cartographic design centered on a map of South Africa, with the Limpopo province highlighted and labeled in the upper right field. A circular inset magnifies the Limpopo region in detail, rendered in high relief against a background of fine vertical line engraving. A compass rose appears in the lower left field. The legend 'SOUTH AFRICA' runs vertically along the left side of the design, with the date '2018' positioned centrally below the map inset. The engraver's initials 'MD' are incorporated into the design. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a vibrant colorized depiction of Crinum graminicola, the Grass Crinum lily, its large deep crimson to magenta trumpet-shaped flower and reflexed petals dominating the left and lower portion of the field. The flower is rendered in applied color against a finely engraved background of grass stems and a rocky landscape rendered in proof finish. To the right, the denomination 'R5' appears in bold relief, with the scientific name 'CRINUM GRAMINICOLA' inscribed above it. The engraver's initials 'VLC' and the silver fineness indication '1OZ Ag925 Cu075' are present in the field. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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