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5 Cents (AFRIKA-DZONGA)

🇿🇦 South Africa · 5 Cents (AFRIKA-DZONGA) · 1961–2025
Regular
Weight4.5 g
Diameter21 mm
Mintage 82,000,000 Proof issues: 3,678; mint-set mintage unpublished
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper plated steel
DesignerArthur Sutherland, Gert Richards
ReferenceKM# 223, Hern# Nc12, Nc13, Schön# 284
Collector's Key World IDCKW-ZAF-980

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 2001 South Africa 5 Cents (AFRIKA-DZONGA) coins were minted?
82,000,000 were struck (Proof issues: 3,678; mint-set mintage unpublished).
What is a 2001 South Africa 5 Cents (AFRIKA-DZONGA) made of?
Copper plated steel, weighing 4.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 2001 South Africa 5 Cents (AFRIKA-DZONGA)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 2001 South Africa 5 Cents (AFRIKA-DZONGA) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.