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The 2007 Gold Proof R5 Protea coin commemorates the joint 1993 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to South African leaders Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk, featuring their images and excerpts from their speeches on the reverse within the Protea series, signifying their roles in ending apartheid and establishing democracy. It's a 1/10 oz, 24ct gold coin, part of larger sets celebrating these Nobel Laureates, with specific mintages for individual coins and sets.
Key Details:
Theme: Nobel Peace Prize Winners Mandela & de Klerk.
Metal: 24ct Gold (Fine Gold).
Denomination: R5 (South African Rand).
Weight: 1/10 oz (3.110 grams).
Minting: Produced by the South African Mint.
Design: Features the Protea flower, with the reverse showing Mandela and de Klerk and parts of their acceptance speeches.
Series: Part of the South African Protea Coin Series, celebrating Nobel Laureates.
Context:
Mandela and de Klerk received the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize for their work in transitioning South Africa to a multiracial democracy.
These coins were released to honor their historic achievements in reconciliation and democratic transformation.
Variations:
These coins were available individually and in proof sets, sometimes with specific mintage numbers for the sets, like 2523 of 5000.
