RSA (Pre-1994): Senator Horwood Visit to the South African Mint
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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SA Mint |
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Date:
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1975 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1364;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 41.5 mm | Yellow Bronze | 34.0 gm | $65 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Emblem of the South African Mint: Coat of arms of the Republic of SA with motto: "EX UNITATE VIRES" below, small castle on left, coat of arms of the old Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek without flags on right. Legend on ribbon above: "SUID-AFRIKAANSE MUNT" and below: "SOUTH AFRICAN MINT"
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Reverse:
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Engraved across: "THE HON. / O.P.F HORWOOD / MINISTER OF FINANCE / VISITED THE MINT / 14-11-75".
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Notes:
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Comes in a SA Mint blue cardboard box.
Owen Pieter Faure Horwood (1916-1998) was a South African economist, and politician within the National Party. He was Minister of Finance from 1975 to 1984. In that position he authorised the design of legal tender coinage by a promulgation in the Government Gazette.
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