5 cents coin South Africa

5 Cents, South Africa (Issued 2003)

The 5 cents was a low-value coin of South Africa’s post-2000 decimal coinage, a small copper-coloured piece used for everyday change. This 2003 example is struck in copper-plated steel with a reddish-brown finish, a light weight and a plain edge, and belongs to the series that carries the country’s new national coat of arms.

On the obverse appears the newer coat of arms, with a secretary bird above a central shield, a rising sun and the motto “!KE E:/XARRA//KE” below. The country name is given in two of its official languages, “Afrika” and “Dzonga”, with the date 2003 curving across the top.

On the reverse, a blue crane — South Africa’s national bird — stands beside a large numeral 5 with the letter “c”, the graceful bird rendered in careful detail against a plain field.

This 5 Cents South Africa coin can be exchanged through Webuyallcurrency.com, where old or withdrawn South African Rands coins are bought alongside other foreign currency — ideal for clearing a drawer of mixed coins and notes at once.

• Indicate the quantity of 5 Cents South Africa coins you want to exchange
• Click the ‘Add to your account’ button
• Your online account now shows the exchange value

Webuyallcurrency.com buys and exchanges foreign currency of every kind, so your South African Rands coins — withdrawn or current — can be sold for cash together with the rest of your leftover coins and notes.