RSA (Post -1994): Bid by Cape Town to Host the 2004 Olympic Games
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Date:
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1996 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1331;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 38 mm | Brass | 24.2 gm | $3 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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View of Cape Town across the bay, Table Mountain behind. Legend above: "CAPE TOWN 2004. Below across: "UNITED WE STAND / DIVIDED WE FALL".
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Reverse:
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Olympic torch within a laurel wreath tied at the foot. At top: "HOPE"; in middle: "AND"; at bottom: "COURAGE (in an arc)".
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Notes:
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Cape Town made the short list to host the 2004 Summer Olympics. The other shortlisted cities were Rome, Athens, Stockholm and Buenos Aires. Athens was the successful contender.
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