Description

The South African Republic (Dutch: Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek, ZAR), often referred to as the Transvaal and sometimes as the Republic of Transvaal, was an independent and internationally recognised country in Southern Africa from 1852 to 1902. The country defeated the British in what is often referred to as the First Boer War and remained independent until the end of the Second Boer War on 31 May 1902, when it was forced to surrender to the British. The territory of the ZAR became known after this war as the Transvaal Colony. After the outbreak of the First World War a small number of Boers staged the Maritz Rebellion, declared the reinstatement of the South African Republic and aligned themselves with the Central Powers in a failed gambit to regain independence.

Engraver: Otto Schultz

KM#8.1, Hern#Z37 single shaft on wagon tongue
KM#8.2, Hern#Z36 double shaft on wagon tongue

Obverse

Depicts a bust of President Johannes Paulus Kruger left.

Stephanus Johannes Paulus "Paul" Kruger (1825–1904) was one of the dominant political and military figures in 19th-century South Africa, and President of the South African Republic (or Transvaal) from 1883 to 1900. Nicknamed Oom Paul ("Uncle Paul"), he came to international prominence as the face of the Boer cause—that of the Transvaal and its neighbour the Orange Free State—against Britain during the Second Boer War of 1899–1902. He has been called a personification of Afrikanerdom, and remains a controversial and divisive figure; admirers venerate him as a tragic folk hero, while critics view him as the obstinate guardian of an unjust cause.

ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK

Reverse

Depicts the coat of arms of the South African Republic circled by the denomination and the issue date above.

The establishment of the South African Republic occurred in 1857. Its emblem features a silver background adorned with a wagon and a golden anchor, with an eagle resting above. Positioned on the right side of the emblem is a figure dressed in national attire, holding a gun and accessories, while a lion occupies the left side. An eagle is perched on top, and three flags are draped down each side.

The motto in Dutch below: 'Unity makes strength'.

5 SHILLINGS ⋆ 1892 ⋆
EENDRAGT MAAKT MAGT

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.8 mm
Thickness 3.3 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# 8.1, KM# 8.2
Mint
Pretoria Mint, South Africa (SA)

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