👌Norway Scoin Shop Free Mandela 1976 - 1980 Medallion

This image shows a Nelson Mandela "A Long Walk to Freedom" commemorative token or medallion. 

• Description:

  It features a depiction of Nelson Mandela and the inscription "A LONG WALK TO FREEDOM," referencing his autobiography of the same name. 

• Purpose:

  These tokens were issued to commemorate Nelson Mandela and his legacy, particularly in relation to his fight against apartheid and his autobiography, "A Long Walk to Freedom". 

• Origin:

  Some versions, like the one described by the British Museum, were produced by the Mint of Norway and issued in South Africa. 

• Collectibility:

  While some Mandela R5 coins are legal tender, these tokens are typically commemorative items and not standard circulation currency. 

• Material:

  The token in the image appears to be brass or a similar copper alloy, while other commemorative coins and medallions exist in silver or gold-plated versions.