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RSA (Post -1994): 100th Anniversary of First Union Parliament / 60th Anniversary of National Numismatic Society
RSA (Post -1994): 100th Anniversary of First Union Parliament / 60th Anniversary of National Numismatic SocietyRSA (Post -1994): 100th Anniversary of First Union Parliament / 60th Anniversary of National Numismatic Society
RSA (Post -1994): 100th Anniversary of First Union Parliament / 60th Anniversary of National Numismatic SocietyRSA (Post -1994): 100th Anniversary of First Union Parliament / 60th Anniversary of National Numismatic Society
Form: Circular. Proof-like
By: Gold Reef City Mint / National Numismatic Society
Date: 2010
Ref:  Laidlaw: 1340;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
38 mmSilver (pure)31 gm$30
38.5 mmCopper30.0 gm $10
Edge: Upright reeded.

Obverse: Oblique view of the parliament building in Cape Town. Signed Below: GRC NNS". Legend above: "CENTENARY OF PARLIAMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA" and below: "1910-2010".

Reverse: On right, bunch of Arum Lilly tied at the bottom with a ribbon. On left across: "60 (large) / 1950-2010". Legend above: "NATIONAL NUMISMATIC SOCIETY" and below: "TRANSVAAL NUMISMATIC SOCIETY".

Notes: The bronze medal comes in a square blue fitted case lined on the inside with white silk-like and blue velvet-like material. The emblem of the Gold Reef City Mint is on the inside of the lid.

The first South African parliament met in 1910 when the Union of South Africa was founded. It is believed that this is the only medal to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Union of South Africa.

The National Numismatic Society is based in Gauteng Province. It was originally named the Transvaal Numismatic Society but changed its name in 1994.

A variety of the silver medal exists, which is believed to be a rejected trial strike. On the obverse, below the parliament building: "1 Ounce Ag 999". On the reverse below the 60, "1950-2010" is missing.