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5 Rand (Afrika Dzonga - South Africa)
🇿🇦 South Africa · 5 Rand (Afrika Dzonga - South Africa) · 1961–2025
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Mintage | 35,584,997 Combined across issues: std 35,584,000; CW 997; Proof issues: 1,944; mint-set mintage unpublished |
| Edge | Security edge, lettered (SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5 SARB R5) |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass center in copper-nickel ring |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Arthur Sutherland |
| Reference | KM# 297, Hern# Nj22-23, Schön# 385 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-ZAF-185 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 2005 South Africa 5 Rand (Afrika Dzonga - South Africa) coins were minted?
35,584,997 were struck (Combined across issues: std 35,584,000; CW 997; Proof issues: 1,944; mint-set mintage unpublished).
What is a 2005 South Africa 5 Rand (Afrika Dzonga - South Africa) made of?
Bimetallic: brass center in copper-nickel ring, weighing 9.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 2005 South Africa 5 Rand (Afrika Dzonga - South Africa)?
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 2005 South Africa 5 Rand (Afrika Dzonga - South Africa) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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