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  R5 Mandela Coin South Africa : Social media is full of posts about the standard R5 Nelson Mandela coin, claiming that it’s worth a fortune. In fact, almost all of these coins are worth just R5 . However, a rare manufacturing error has created a version that collectors want. The coin in question is the 2008 R5 Mandela Coin , issued by South Africa, which is valuable not for its design, but because of a minting mistake known as a " die shift " or " off-centre strike ."\ How to spot the R5 coin When checking the R5 coin, do not look at Mandela's face. Look at the rim of the coin and the text. On the ultra-rare, priceless version: The image and text are noticeably off-centre. The design might be clipped or incomplete. One side of the coin has a much wider, blank rim than the other. How much R5 Mandela authentic error worth R5 Mandela Coin A typical South African 2008 R5 Mandela coin might sell for between  R50  and  R100  among collectors. However...

Learn more about the Nelson Mandela R5 Coin Please take note of the following: The R5 coin currently in circulation is only worth R5. However, certain 2008 R5 South African coins are considered valuable. These commemorative coins are numbered, with the most valuable being the memorial R5 coin introduced in 2008. According to Bid or Buy, a trusted South African marketplace, uncirculated versions of these coins can be worth around R150,000. The value of a circulated coin can vary. The Worth of 2008 R5 Nelson Mandela South African Coin  The value of the 2008 R5 Mandela coin can be affected by its circulation. A circulated coin can be worth about R1000, while a coin that hasn't been in circulation and is still in mint condition can be worth about R150,000. Where to sell R5 Mandela coin. Using The Facebook Marketplace  Add advertisements on Gumtree or even eBay. Using OLX, one the biggest platforms classified and having an international active presence.