nkwe (independence) – Bophuthatswana

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Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 10th Anniversary of independence

South Africa

Context

Year: 1987

Country: South Africa

Issuer: Bophuthatswana

Period:

Republic

(1977—1994)

Currency:

Nkwe

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 6,000

Material

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 16.97 g

Gold Weight:: 15.56 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

Numista: #138185

Value

Bullion value: $2384.39

Obverse

Description:

Leopard head in center. Country above, date and text below, both curved.

Inscription:

BOPHUTHATSWANA

1977 KEMONOSI 1987

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Bophuthatswana coat of arms centered, denomination above, date flanking, gold content below.

Inscription:

NKWE

19 87

1\2 OZ FINE GOLD

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1987	—	6,000	Proof

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