| Issuer | South Africa |
| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Rand |
| Currency | Rand (1961-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (Gold plated centre) |
| Weight | 33.00 g |
| Dimensions | 38.725 mm |
| Thickness | 3.4 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Arthur Sutherland Reverse: Thinus Scheepers |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#744 |
| Obverse description | Bi Colored Silver outer ring with 24ct Gold plated centre. South African Coat of Arms in the golden centre with date reflected partially on either side. Engraver initials below coat of arms. `South Africa` written in 10 of the 11 official languages around outer silver ring. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 2021 IKE E:/ XARRA // KE ALS Ningizimu Afrika Aforika Borwa Afurika Tshipembe Afrika Borwa iSewula Afrika South Africa uMzantsi Afrika iNingizimu Afrika Afrika-Dzonga Suid-Afrika |
| Reverse description | Bi Colored Silver outer ring with 24ct Gold plated centre. Depiction of various South African monetary denominations during the 100 years of the South African Reserve Bank`s existence. 6 coins depicted is: - The 1923 three pence (tickey) represents the currency issued during the period of the Union of South Africa. - A 1961 R1 gold coin features the springbok, South Africa’s national animal. - The 1965 20c coin depicts the king protea, South Africa’s national flower - The 1990 1c coin features two sparrows and represents the third decimal coin series. - The R5 coin minted in 2008, in honour of former President Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday, recognises his vast contribution to South Africa. - A 10c coin from the fourth decimal series depicts the Cape honey bee and represents the future of the currency and the SARB. Engraver initials between the note and coins. Lettering around the glossy silver outer ring and `1921 - 2021` in the middle. `SARB` 35 times very small in extreme outer matt area. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK 100 YEARS 1921 - 2021 5 Rand SARB SARB MJS |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2021 - Proof - 3 500 |
| Catalog ID | 7768734220 |
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