2015 Proof Bi-Metal R5 Griqua coin in box and Magnifier included
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIALSWITH THIS PROMOTION South African NUMISMATIC COINS in your Hands SET AVAILABLE - CALL TO CONFIRM FANTASTIC FRIDAY OFFERS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Griqua Town R5 coin is the fourth commemorative R5 issued by the Reserve Bank of South Africa - the Bicentennial of the coinage of Griqua Town (1815 - 2015) 2015 COMMEMORATIVE PROOF GRIQUA BI-METAL R 5 NICKEL COIN WITH MAGNIFIER ONLY 1408 MINTED WORLDWIDE The Griqua Town R5 coin celebrates the history of South African coinage The 2015 Griqua Town coins are “coins about coins” The Griqua Town 200 year anniversary R5 coin, released by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on 12 January, celebrates the 200th anniversary of the creation of the first coinage in South Africa. As the first town to be established north of the Orange River, Griekwastad, or Griquatown as it is sometimes known in English, is one of the country's most important foundation towns. It was a stopover on the trade route and so was important for commerce throughout the history of the country. The town, 168 kilometres north of Kimberley, is also known for its abundance of semi-precious stones. The Griqua currency became the first South African currency in 1815, according to the Reserve Bank. It also became the country's first decimal coinage and the world's first Christian Missionary coinage. *The Griqua Town R5 coin is the fourth commemorative R5 issued by the Reserve Bank since the first bi-metallic R5 was introduced in 2004. Other notable commemorative coins include the 2008 Nelson Mandela 90th birthday coin and the 20th anniversary of democracy coin, issued in 2014. The R5 coin features an image of the original 1815 Griquatown coin, engraved with the words "Coinage of Griqua Town 200. 1815 – 2015". The other side of the coin bears the South African coat of arms and the acronym, SARB. images are generic - coin images strictly copyright of Randburg Coin OWN IT IN YOUR COLLECTION THIS GRIQUA R 5 COIN INCLUDES THE MAGNIFIER ISSUED BY THE SA MINT NOW ON AT OUR SPECIAL PROMOTION PRICE FOR ONLY R 400 ------------------------------------------- A great opportunity to obtain this beautiful coin !!! don't miss this price opportunity !!!Details: COIN R 5 Coin Metal: Bi-Metal Alloy Mass: 9.5 grams Diameter: 26mm ------------------------------------------- Description: For coin collectors, the South African Mint, a subsidiary of the SARB, has issued special Griqua Town Coin Sets which include R5 non-circulation coins. The sets include R2 silver crowns, R2 gold coins and R5 regular circulation coins. Introduced in 1815, the original Griqua Town coin series consisted of a five and ten ‘pence’ made of silver as well as a half and quarter ‘pence’ made of copper. The common obverse of the four coins featured the emblem of the London Missionary Society, a flying dove with an olive branch in its beak. The reverse of each coin featured the words ‘Griqua Town’ and the denomination of the coin. The 2015 Griqua Town numismatic range depicts these various elements from the original coin designs: a replica dove with olive brand in its beak, the words ‘Griqua Town’ and the numeral five portrayed as five single lines. The idea of taking a closer look at the history of our coinage and magnifying the intricate detail that numismatists seek out in coins, is symbolised by the magnifying glass that one receives with each coin purchase. According to Tumi Tsehlo, the Managing Director of the South African Mint, “we are proud to bring to life the country’s coinage history with this range that essentially tells the story of other coins. The 2015 Griqua Town coins are “coins about coins” TO RESERVE KINDLY NOTE: Payment methods we accept are - cash on collection or bank transfers only on these promotions. |
