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Original and historic First Day Cover issued on 10 May 1994, celebrating the inauguration of President Nelson Mandela, South Africas first democratically elected president.
This cover marks one of the most significant moments in South African history the birth of the New Democratic South Africa. It was officially issued by the South African Post Office (SAPO) with the theme:
Many Cultures, One Nation / Baie Kultuure, Een Nasie
The cover features:
Four stamps from the 1994 Presidential Inauguration issue:
45c Portrait of Nelson Mandela
70c The Freedom Charter
95c The South African Flag
R1.15 The Union Buildings, Pretoria
Beautiful printed cachet of the Union Buildings where the inauguration took place.
Pretoria postmark (10 May 1994) the official date and location of the inauguration ceremony.
Issued by: South African Post Office
Catalogue Reference: SACC No. C234 Presidential Inauguration 1994
