Centenary issue

The South African Reserve Bank has issued the above R5 coin in celebration of the centenary of its establishment on 30 June 1921.
The obverse reflects our national coat-of-arms, while the reverse features some of the country's previously issued coinage:
● The 1923 three pence (tickey) represents the currency issued during the period of the Union of South Africa.
● A 1961 R1 gold coin features the Springbok, S A's national animal.
● The 1965 20c coin depicts the king protea, the national flower.
● The 1990 1c coin features two sparrows and represents the third decimal coin series.
● The R5 coin minted in honour of former President Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday, recognizes his vast contribution to South Africa.
● The 10c coin from the fourth decimal series depicts the Cape honey bee and represents the future of the currency and the SARB.

#196/2021