5 Cent, South Africa, 1962
South Africa, Van Riebeeck, 1962, Five Cent, Silver
First Decimal, Republic of South Africa Series, 1961 to 1964, The Transitional Period
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The Five Cents: 1961 Republic of South Africa Series – Van Riebeeck
Coin Specifications
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
1962(1961-1964) |
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Value |
5 Cents |
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Metal |
Silver 0.500, Copper 0.500 - Silver content 1.41 gm |
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Weight |
2.8276gm |
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Diameter |
19.35mm |
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Thickness |
1.40mm |
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Engraver |
Kruger Gray (Reverse) Wiilie Myburg (Obverse) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Demonetized |
Yes |
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Obverse |
Portrait of Jan van Riebeeck (1619-1677), Dutch colonial administrator and founder of Cape Town. Lettering: EENDRAG MAAK MAG * UNITY IS STRENGTH * |
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Reverse |
King Protea in center of designed bars Lettering: |
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Edge |
Reeded |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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1961 |
1,486,168 |
7,530 |
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1962 |
4,191,643 |
3,844 |
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1963 |
8,057,541 |
4,025 |
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1964 |
3,583,279 |
16,000 |