Product Owner: The South African Reserve Bank
Issued at face value
The R5 commemorative coin is issued to the public at face value
Legal Tender
Describe the project nominated
In July 2018, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) launched the commemorative R5 circulation coin to celebrate the birth centenary of Nelson Rolihlala Mandela (Madiba), who was born on 18 July 1918. Madiba was the first democratically elected South African president. When he passed away in 2013, there was a global outpouring of love and administration for the great leader who was revered globally.
The R5 commemorative coin is legal tender in South Africa and is issued to the public at face value. This coin gives the public an opportunity to pass on Madiba’s values when they transact with this coin.
Innovation of the design
The commemorative R5 coin was used as an opportunity to Invest in new development and manufacturing technology which enabled SARB to explore new features. This R5 coin incorporates both standard and new security features.
The reverse of the coin features latent image which is visible when the coin is tilted where the year ‘1918’ changes to ‘2018’ , a circular weaving pattern which is inspired by patterns of the batik design shirts Mandela used to wear and miniature lettering written ‘SARB’ and a micro lettering “FIVE RAND’ beneath it.
Overarching at the top of the coin is the Nelson Mandela Centenary wording and the main motif of the coin is the portrait of an elderly smiling Madiba.
The obverse of the R5 coin features the national coat of arms, the year ‘2018’, depicting the year in which the coin is issued and the words ‘South Africa’ (English) and ‘Aforika Borwa’ (Setswana).
Uniqueness
The R5 commemorative coin was developed to celebrate the birth centenary of Nelson Mandela (Madiba) to mark what would have been his 100 years of age in July 2018. The coin was used to test new security features as well as the manufacturing technology at the South African Mint. This was a limited edition of the coins with both sentimental and exclusivity value because of the well-respected and iconic leader depicted on the coin.
New Feature(s), Elements, or Design
The new features and design elements that the R5 commemorative coin is intended to test includes:
The words ‘Nelson Mandela Centenary’ which appear on the top outer edge on the reverse of the coin.
The black wildebeest on the reverse of the current coin has been replaced with a portrait of a smiling, elderly Nelson Mandela.
The smiling, elderly Nelson Mandela is surrounded by a circular weaving pattern of the batik design shirts that Mandela used to wear.
Micro-printing depicting SARB and FIVE RAND can be found on the reverse outer edge of the coin.
The words ‘South Africa’ and ‘Aforika Borwa’, which utilises only two of the official languanges of South Africa (English and Setswana), appear on the obverse outer edge of the coin.
A latent image is visible on the reverse of the coin, whereby ‘1918’ changes to ‘2018’ when the coin is tilted.
Significance of the Event Commemorated
In July 2018, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) launched the commemorative R5 circulation coin to celebrate the birth centenary of Nelson Rolihlala Mandela (Madiba), who was born on 18 July 1918. Madiba was the first democratically elected South African president. When he passed away in 2013, there was a global outpouring of love and administration for the great leader who was revered globally. This coin gives the public an opportunity to pass on Madiba’s values when they transact with this coin.
Aesthetic Appeal
The national coat of arms appears on the observe symbolising the highest visual symbol of the State. There is a security groove on the rim of the coin with serrations on both sides where the letters ‘SARB R5’ is engraved. The coin is made up of a bi-metal alloy- the outer rim is an alloy nickel and the inner is bronze. The year of issue is also displayed.
The words ‘Nelson Mandela Centenary’ appear on the top outer edge on the reverse on the coin. The smilling, elderly Nelson Mandela is surrounded by a circular waving pattern, which is inspired by the patterns of the shirts Mandela used to wear.
Micro-printing depicting ‘SARB’ and ‘FIVE RAND’ can be found on the reverse outer edge of the coin. A latent image is visible on the reverse of the coin, where by ‘1918’ changes to ‘2018’ when the coin is tilted.
Feedback from Stakeholders, Including the General Public
Positive feedback was received from community radio statios and media platforms, such as;
The commemorative banknotes and R5 coin in honour of Madiba are truly a thing of beauty and national pride (#themadibainme) by Esme Arendse ( 13 July 2018)
Amazing (#themadibainme) by Cameron Delport ( 07 August 2018)
Well done (#themadibainme) by ATD Ireland ( 31 July 2018)
Am I the only one who is feeling extremely happy, happiness is contagious let us all be Happy please (#themadibainme) by Eyam Nokazimhlo (17 July 2018)
ho was born on 18 July 1918. Madiba was the first democratically elected South African president. When he passed away in 2013, there was a global outpouring of love and administration for the great leader who was revered globally.
The R5 commemorative coin is legal tender in South Africa and is issued to the public at face value. This coin gives the public an opportunity to pass on Madiba’s values when they transact with this coin.
Innovation of the design
The commemorative R5 coin was used as an opportunity to Invest in new development and manufacturing technology which enabled SARB to explore new features. This R5 coin incorporates both standard and new security features.
The reverse of the coin features latent image which is visible when the coin is tilted where the year ‘1918’ changes to ‘2018’ , a circular weaving pattern which is inspired by patterns of the batik design shirts Mandela used to wear and miniature lettering written ‘SARB’ and a micro lettering “FIVE RAND’ beneath it.
Overarching at the top of the coin is the Nelson Mandela Centenary wording and the main motif of the coin is the portrait of an elderly smiling Madiba.
The obverse of the R5 coin features the national coat of arms, the year ‘2018’, depicting the year in which the coin is issued and the words ‘South Africa’ (English) and ‘Aforika Borwa’ (Setswana).
Uniqueness
The R5 commemorative coin was developed to celebrate the birth centenary of Nelson Mandela (Madiba) to mark what would have been his 100 years of age in July 2018. The coin was used to test new security features as well as the manufacturing technology at the South African Mint. This was a limited edition of the coins with both sentimental and exclusivity value because of the well-respected and iconic leader depicted on the coin.
New Feature(s), Elements, or Design
The new features and design elements that the R5 commemorative coin is intended to test includes:
The words ‘Nelson Mandela Centenary’ which appear on the top outer edge on the reverse of the coin.
The black wildebeest on the reverse of the current coin has been replaced with a portrait of a smiling, elderly Nelson Mandela.
The smiling, elderly Nelson Mandela is surrounded by a circular weaving pattern of the batik design shirts that Mandela used to wear.
Micro-printing depicting SARB and FIVE RAND can be found on the reverse outer edge of the coin.
The words ‘South Africa’ and ‘Aforika Borwa’, which utilises only two of the official languanges of South Africa (English and Setswana), appear on the obverse outer edge of the coin.
A latent image is visible on the reverse of the coin, whereby ‘1918’ changes to ‘2018’ when the coin is tilted.
Significance of the Event Commemorated
In July 2018, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) launched the commemorative R5 circulation coin to celebrate the birth centenary of Nelson Rolihlala Mandela (Madiba), who was born on 18 July 1918. Madiba was the first democratically elected South African president. When he passed away in 2013, there was a global outpouring of love and administration for the great leader who was revered globally. This coin gives the public an opportunity to pass on Madiba’s values when they transact with this coin.
Aesthetic Appeal
The national coat of arms appears on the observe symbolising the highest visual symbol of the State. There is a security groove on the rim of the coin with serrations on both sides where the letters ‘SARB R5’ is engraved. The coin is made up of a bi-metal alloy- the outer rim is an alloy nickel and the inner is bronze. The year of issue is also displayed.
The words ‘Nelson Mandela Centenary’ appear on the top outer edge on the reverse on the coin. The smilling, elderly Nelson Mandela is surrounded by a circular waving pattern, which is inspired by the patterns of the shirts Mandela used to wear.
Micro-printing depicting ‘SARB’ and ‘FIVE RAND’ can be found on the reverse outer edge of the coin. A latent image is visible on the reverse of the coin, where by ‘1918’ changes to ‘2018’ when the coin is tilted.
Feedback from Stakeholders, Including the General Public
Positive feedback was received from community radio statios and media platforms, such as;
The commemorative banknotes and R5 coin in honour of Madiba are truly a thing of beauty and national pride (#themadibainme) by Esme Arendse ( 13 July 2018)
Amazing (#themadibainme) by Cameron Delport ( 07 August 2018)
Well done (#themadibainme) by ATD Ireland ( 31 July 2018)
