RSA (Post -1994): Pietermaritzburg Numismatic Society 45th Anniversary
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Form:
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Circular, cast. The silver medal has mirror fields and lightly frosted designs
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By:
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Gold Reef City Mint |
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Date:
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2022 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1404;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 38.7 mm | Silver | 31.4 gm | $65 | | 38.7 mm | Bronze | 29.4 gm | $17 |
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Edge:
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Upright reeded.
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Obverse:
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Old coat of arm of the City of Pietermaritzburg: elephant on shield, left, five radiant stars (Southern Cross) above and motto: "UMGUNGUNHLOVU (in isiZulu – the place of the elephant)" on a ribbon below. Divided by the arms: "1977". Legend: Pietermaritzburg Numismatic Society".
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Reverse:
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Laurel wreath tied at the bottom enclosing laser engraving across: "1977-2022 / 45 (large) / YEARS". On silver medal below that: "Ag 99.9".
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Notes:
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The Pietermaritzburg Numismatic Society was founded in 1977. Pietermaritzburg is the capital city of Kwa-Zulu Natal and is located about 80km inland from the port city of Durban.
Twenty medals were made in silver and thirty in bronze.
Similar medals were were awarded in 2021 to members of the Society for their achievements and contribution to the Society (Laidlaw 1395)
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