5 Rand South African Reserve Bank Anniversary

Issuer South Africa
Year 2011
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 5 Rand
Currency Rand (1961-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 33.63 g
Diameter 38.7 mm
Thickness 3.4 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Obverse: Arthur Sutherland
Reverse: Thinus Scheepers
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#518, Hern#Nj40 RB
Obverse description Bi Colored Silver outer ring with 24ct Gold plated centre. South African Coat of Arms in the golden centre with date. Engraver initials below left coat of arms. `South Africa` written in 10 of the 11 official languages around outer silver ring.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering 2011 ALS ǃKE E: ǀXARRA ǁKE Ningizimu Afrika Aforika Borwa Afurika Tshipembe Afrika Borwa iSewula Afrika South Africa uMzantsi Afrika iNingizimu Afrika Afrika Dzonga Suid-Afrika
(Translation: Unity in Diversity)
Reverse description Bi Colored Silver outer ring with 24ct Gold plated centre. Depiction of various South African monetary denominations during the 90 years of the South African Reserve Bank`s existence. 1 note and 5 coins depicted. Engraver initials between the note and coins. `SARB` written repeatedly around outer silver ring. `90 YEARS` at the top with `RAND` at the bottom.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 90 YEARS SARB 1921 - 2011 MJS 5 RAND
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 2011 - In Wooden box with Standard R5 coin - 1 696
2011 - Single coin issue - 10 500
Numisquare ID 8882670580
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