In South Africa, the production of 1 and 2 cent coins was discontinued in 2002, followed by 5 cent coins in 2012, primarily due to inflation having devalued them, but they remain legal tender.
The production of 1 cent, 2 cent, and 5 cent coins was discontinued in South Africa in 2002 and 2012, respectively, primarily due to inflation causing their value to decrease. However, these coins still maintain their legal status.