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Mandela Sterling Silver : Nobel Prize Winner 1993
Nelson Mandela was elected as the first black president of South Africa in 1994. He and then...
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Uploaded on May 31, 2008
10 Years of Democracy: 1994-2004
The image contains two items: First Day Cover Stamps commemorating the day when over 2000 million...
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Uploaded on Nov 28, 2007
Presidential Inauguration R5 Proof Coin
Some argue this coin with Union Building was the perfect way to honour a hero of Mandela' stature in...
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Uploaded on Nov 24, 2007
ema-swati emvelo
The walking stick, also from the King's regiment. I'm informed it has capicity to repel potential hazards such as snakes and other creepy serpents.
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Uploaded on Jan 28, 2007
In tradition ema-swati outfit.
This outfit was made for me by His Royal Majesty, King Mswati's regiment at Ludzidzini Royal Kraal in Swaziland. It's so cool wearing this in summer.
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Uploaded on Jan 28, 2007
Proof 5 rand coin
To mark the inauguration of South Africa's former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela in 1994,...
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Uploaded on Jan 28, 2007
A piece of history on heavy metal
The new bi-metallic coin which came into circulation in August 2004, did not replace...
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Uploaded on Jan 3, 2007
1 Rand coin marks South Africa's historic 1996 Constitution
On 10 December 1996, the Republic of South Africa (SA) signed into law a new constitution. To...
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Uploaded on Dec 17, 2006
The tickey lives on
According to SA Mint, the first South African silver tickey or three-pence was issued from 1892 -...
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Uploaded on Dec 9, 2006
R2 "crown"
In 2006, the Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius), is featured in sterling silver - both in the tickey and the R2 "crown"
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Uploaded on Dec 9, 2006
R2 “crown” and 2 1/2c “tickey” combination set
Both the R2 “crown” and 2 1/2c “tickey” were re-introduced in the 1990's, as collectors' coins minted in proof quality.
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Uploaded on Dec 9, 2006
2010 FIFA World Cup Coins - South Africa issues sterling silver and 24 carat gold
In 2010, South Africa will host the FIFA Football World Cup. This will be the first time that the...
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Uploaded on Nov 26, 2006
zimbabwe coins 001
At Independence, in 1980, the Zimbabwe dollar was worth about $1.50 US. Since then, rampant inflation...
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Uploaded on Nov 19, 2006
somali mandiba coins 021
The mandate of Somalia's Transitional National Government (TNG), created in August 2000 in Arta,...
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Uploaded on Nov 13, 2006
PW Botha immortalized in coins.
By Tula Dlamini I never met PW Botha personally nor was he my hero. However, I do own a few...
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Uploaded on Nov 5, 2006
The 2006 ‘Cinderella’ has got to be the Ama-Swati gold cultural coin
By Tula Dlamini The one tenth once, pure gold coin, 1 rand denomination, reflects a Swazi bride...
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Uploaded on Oct 29, 2006
Madiba
This Mandela R5 with Mr. Mandela's face on the obverse and the Gnu (Black Wildebeest) on the reverse,...
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Uploaded on Oct 22, 2006
