2012 SOUTH AFRICAN SHORT PROOF COIN SET DISCONTINUED 5C IN SOUTH AFRICA

2012 South African Short Proof 6 Coin 1 medallion Set !!! WITH THE 5c COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION !!! Cabinet had noted the discontinuation of the five cent denomination coin with effect from April the 1st 2012. Cabinet had also noted the replacement of the 10 cent denomination coin with a new coin, taking effect on the same date as the five cent discontinuation. Consists of: R5 coin - Alloy - Bi metal alloy - 9.5 grams - 26mm R2 coin - Alloy - Nickel plated copper - 5.5 grams - 23mm R1 coin - Alloy - Nickel plated copper - 4.0 grams - 20mm 50c coin - Alloy - Bronze plated steel - 5.0 grams - 22mm 20c coin - Alloy - Bronze plated steel - 3.5 grams - 19mm 10c coin - Alloy - Copper plated steel - 2.0 grams - 16mm 5c coin - Discontinued - replaced with 5c Commemorative Medallion - Alloy - Copper plated steel 4.5 grams - 21mm with Certificate Limited Edition 1 366 On the reverse side of the seven circulation coins, South Africas rich fauna and flora are featured. On the obverse of the coins the words South Africa appears in the official languages, together with the South African coat-of-arms and the year 2012 Generic Images