1990 NICKEL R1 MINT ERROR

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Obverse

Portrait of Pieter Willem Botha, surrounded by country name in Afrikaans and English, date below.

Pieter Willem Botha (19162006), commonly known as "P. W." and Die Groot Krokodil (Afrikaans for "The Big Crocodile"), was the leader of South Africa from 1978 to 1989, serving as the last Prime Minister from 1978 to 1984 and the first executive State President from 1984 to 1989.

Engraver: Arthur Sutherland

he Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) is a medium-sized antelope found mainly in southern and southwestern Africa.

"Soli Deo gloria" is one of the Reformers' five basic beliefs during the Protestant Reformation. It means "Glory to God alone".

Reverse

The first Springbok appeared as long ago as 1947 as a true South African symbol on the silver crown size coins. The original design is still viewed as one of the best designs in the world. Based on the original artwork of one of South Africas famous sculptors, Coert Steynberg, the Springbok was used on various other South African coins. 

Engraver: Jan van Zyl

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