South Africa 5 Rand, 2011

South African Reserve Bank Anniversary

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country South Africa South Africa
Currency Rand (1961 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 5 Rand
Year 2011
Ruler Republic (1961–9999)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 33.63
Diameter (mm) 38.7
Thickness (mm) 3.4

Description

5 Rand from South Africa. Issued in 2011. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 38.7 mm and weighs 33.63 g.

Obverse
Bi Coloured 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. (Unity in Diversity)
Reverse
Bi Coloured 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.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2011  1.7K In Wooden box with Standard R5 coin 5%
2011  10.5K Single coin issue 91%

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