Coinsberg

5 Rand – South Africa

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: UNESCO Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve

Context

Year: 2017

Issuer: South Africa

Period:

(since 1961)

Currency:

(since 1961)

Total mintage: 1,000

Material

Diameter: 38.7 mm

Weight: 33.63 g

Silver weight: 31.11 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Milled, Coloured

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #629

Numista: #138889

Value

Exchange value: 5 ZAR = $0.31

Bullion value: $85.41

Inflation-adjusted value: 7.42 ZAR

Obverse

Inscription:

South Africa

2017

Atlantic Ocean

MD

Western Cape

Script: Latin

Engraver: Motshabi Daisy Mothobela

Reverse

Inscription:

Geissorhiza darlingensis

R5

CM

Translation:

Geissorhiza darlingensis

Regina 5

Caelestis Moneta

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Cecil Moses

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
South African Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2017	—	1,000	Proof

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