South Africa, 2004 AD., Republic, Centurion mint, 5 Cents, KM 325.
South Africa, Republic, engravers: Arthur L. Sutherland (obv.) and Gert Richards (rev.), Centurion mint, South African Mint Company (Pty.) Ltd., South Africa, 2004 AD.,
5 Cents (ø 21 mm / 4,50 g), copper plated steel (magnetic, planchet: 90,8% iron, 1,2% carbon, layers: 8% copper), 4,50 g theor. mint weight, mintage ca. 534.178.000 , axis medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), plain edge,
Obv.: 2004 / South – Africa / IKE E:/XARRA //KE / ALS , bigger legend in English - South Africa, 4th coat of arms (27 April 2000) with the motto IKE E:/XARRA //KE (= "diverse people united") in the Khoisan language.
Rev.: 5 c / GJR , a Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradiseus) standing l., value in l. field.
KM 325 ; Hern Nc16 ; Schön 356 .
Year / Mint Mark / Mintage
2004 534.176.000
2004 1,935 Proof
2004 ? in BU sets
The present coat of arms of South Africa was introduced on Freedom Day 27 April 2000. It replaced the earlier national arms, which had been in use since 1910. The motto ǃke e: Ç€xarra Çke is written in the Khoisan language of the Ç€Xam people and translates literally to "diverse people unite".
More on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_South_Africa