In honour of Nelson Mandela’s achievements, dedication and heart melting passion for a country that pushes boundaries in sport, culture and geographical diversification, The South African Gold Coin Exchange sent a team of equally passionate individuals on a 1st of its kind adventure in his honour! On the 20th of October this year, our 11 representatives began the task of hauling a uniquely constructed coin press up to the peak of the highest point in Africa, with the aim of setting a record for the highest altitude at which a coin has ever been minted. Yes, this was no normal climb as Mandela is no ordinary hero. And the team achieved great results with all eleven members summiting and each having the strength and will to mint their medallion. Some say that our success can be attributed to the teams’ | 
| constant support and reassurance from a littler team who mirrored their every step along the way, trudging through water logged rain forests, wobbling along the icy crater rim and finally sharing in the celebration at the rooftop of Africa, Uhuru Peak. This small-in-height-big-in-heart-team are none other than the trusty Bears Team who adventured to the top of Kilimanjaro with the SAGCE climbers in order to look down across Africa and return with wondrous stories to tell their new families as they try to raise funds for a very worthy cause. So on Monday the 10th of October, our team of very adventurous albeit nervous staff from The South African Gold Coin Exchange made their way down to the Build-A-Bear Workshop® in Sandton City to make a bear that was to be their companion and confidante while on the treacherous slopes of Kilimanjaro. These were not to be ordinary bears; in fact, they were given personalities and goals of their own. |
And now, upon their return, they are auctioned off to new homes, with the proceeds going to their very favourite NPO, The Teddy Bear Clinic! |
