1987 5c

A genuine 5 Cent nickel coin struck in 1987 — part of South Africa's decimal coinage series.

Coin Details

• Year: 1987
• Denomination: 5 Cent
• Metal: Nickel
• Weight: 2.83 g
• Diameter: 17.35 mm
• Thickness: 1.4 mm
• Edge: Plain
• Condition: Fine
• Type: Standard circulation coin
• Series: Decimal Coinage
• Country: South Africa
• Era: Republic of South Africa

Design

• Obverse: Coat of arms of South Africa
• Reverse: Blue crane, denomination below, date above
• Themes: Heraldry, Fauna