Eastgate Stamps and Coins

1 lowe (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

Material

Weight: 32.21 g

Platinum Weight:: 32.19 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.95% Platinum

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #160159

Value

Bullion value: $2163.27

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of Bophuthatswana President Lucas Mangope facing left, encircled by legend and date.

Inscription:

BOPHUTHATSWANA

LOWE 1987

PRESIDENT L.M.MANGOPE

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Bophuthatswana coat of arms with surrounding legend and dates.

Inscription:

1977 KEMONOSI 1987

1 OZ FINE PLATINUM

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1987	—	—	Proof

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