Fifty Cent, South Africa, 2025, Bronze Plated Steel
South Africa, 2025, Fifty Cent, Nickel plated Steel, Republic of South Africa(RSA) Series, Fourth Decimal Series(2023 - to date)
The Fifty Cent(50c) Nickel-Plated Steel coin change is very striking, replacing the flower - the Strelitzia with a bird, the Loerie (turaco) from 2023.
As of 1 January 2023, the South African Reserve Bank has unveiled a new design and composition of South Africa’s circulation coins. In order to reflect every official language in the currency, the "South Africa" imprint appears multiple times in different languages: three times on the R5 coin, once on the R1, and twice on each of the R2, 50c, 20c, and 10c coins.
The coin has also adopted a hexagonal border, cutting down from the nonagonal (9-sided) shape before
Coin Specifications
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
2025(2023 - to date) |
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Value |
50 Cent, 50c, Fifty cent |
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Metal |
Bronze Plated Steel(Yellow) |
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Weight |
4.5gm |
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Diameter |
22mm |
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Thickness |
1.9mm |
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Obverse Design |
M. J. Scheepers(MJS) |
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Reverse Design |
Engraver: Paul Botes (PB) Designer: Kotie Geldenhuys |
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Shape |
Round |
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The last issue of the series |
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Obverse |
Depicts a national coat of arms for South Africa, the country name in languages, the date above, engraver's initials below. The Coat of Arms has many elements organized into two oval groups, one on top of the other. Together the two ovals create a symbol of infinity. The Lower or Foundation Oval: At the base is the motto "Diverse People Unite" written in the Khoisan language of the ǀXam people. On either side of the motto, pairs of elephant tusks. The tusks enclose two ears of wheat.
At the center is a shield. On the shield are depicted two Khoisan figures. The Khoisan are the oldest inhabitants of South Africa.
The figures on the shield are based on the Linton Panel and face each other in greeting and unity.Above the shield, a crossed spear and knobkierie separate the lower oval from the upper oval. The Upper or Ascendant Oval At the center is the South African National Flower, the King Protea. It is comprised of interlocking diamonds. Lettering: 2025 Afrika-Dzonga(Language) Aforikaborwa(Language) MJS(Initials) |
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Reverse |
Represents the Knysna turaco, a bird commonly called Lourie in South Africa, or Knysna loerie. This vibrant species inhabits the lush forests of southern and eastern South Africa, as well as Swaziland. The Knysna Turaco is usually seen flying between forest trees or jumping along branches. It feeds on fruits, insects, and earthworms.It has a loud kow-kow-kow-kow call. Lettering: 50c PB(initials, to the left of the denomination) |
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Edge |
Reeded(Miled) |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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2025 |
unkown |
unkown |
- Material
- Bronze Plated Steel
- Denomination
- 50 cent
- Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s
- Object
- Bird - Loerie