In 2003 to celebrate the Cricket World Cup, the South African Mint released a very Limited Issue Protea Cricket 5 Five Rand Gold Proof Coin struck in solid fine 999.9 Gold weighing one-tenth of an ounce of pure Gold.
The reverse designed by P Botes depicts a batsman on one knee about to sweep the ball to leg while the obverse features a King Protea. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage Presentation of 925 Worldwide
Finished to South African Mint's Proof Quality
Struck in Solid Fine 999.9 Gold Weighing One Tenth of an Ounce of Pure Gold
Protea Gold 1/10oz Coin Celebrating the Cricket World Cup
South African Mint Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity
