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RSA (Pre-1994): Opening of the Karoo National Park

RSA (Pre-1994): Opening of the Karoo National ParkRSA (Pre-1994): Opening of the Karoo National Park
Form: Circular
By: ?
Date: 1979
Ref:  Laidlaw: 1166;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
38.1 mmCopper-Nickel28.1 gm$15

Edge: Plain.

Obverse: Emblem of the National Parks Board, Kudu head on shield, motto on a ribbon below: "CUSTOS NATURAE". Legend above: "NASIONALE PARKERAAD . NATIONAL PARKS BOARD" and below: "SEPT.1979".

Reverse: Three leaping Springboks, hills in the distance, "KAROO" across below. Legend below: "NASIONALE PARK . NATIONAL PARK".

Notes: The Karoo National Park was proclaimed on 12 September 1979. It is a semi-desert wildlife reserve in the Great Karoo region of the Western Cape near Beaufort West. It covers an area of 750 square kilometres.