Nelson Mandela Commemorative R5 Coin Set

The Nelson Mandela R5 Coin Commemorative Set.

The Set consists of proof Like Year 2000 Mandela R5 plus laser frosted Year 2008 Nelson Mandela 90th birthday R5 together with Certificate of Authenticity from the SA Mint and Encapsulated and in a beautiful SA Mint case.

This is the first time ever that a former President has featured twice on the same denomination and in the same circulation coin series. The Nelson Mandela Commemorative R5 Coin Set combines two circulation coins which are both significant in terms of South Africa's history and numismatic tradition. In keeping with South Africa's numismatic tradition, the outgoing President is depicted on the obverse of the highest denomination circulation coin a year after he left office. Therefore in the year 2000, former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was featured. The 2000 R5 featured a smiling Nelson Mandela wearing his iconic "Madiba" Shirt .This informal depiction of a head of state differed from the norm. The coin captures the character of Nelson Mandela. South Africa celebrated Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday on 18 July 2008. A commemorative R5 circulation coin was issued on the day featuring the much loved Nelson Mandela on the reverse of the coin. This is the first time ever that a former President has featured on the same denomination and in the same circulation coin series. The surface finish on both coins distinguishes them from standard circulation coins. The proof like 2000 R5 has a polish and satin finish. The 2008 laser frosted R5 coin features detailed texturing lasered on the shirt .When comparing the 2008 laser frosted R5 coin and the 2008 standard R5 coin , a distinct difference in the patternsof the shirt can be seen.

BIDDING IS PER SET. FOUR SETS ARE ON OFFER.