RSA (Pre-1994): Cornelis Jacob Langenhoven, 50th Anniversary of Death
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Trevor Wood / Cape Mint |
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Date:
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1982 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1427;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 32.8 mm | Silver | 31.1 gm | $25 |
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Edge:
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Plain. Thickness 4.5 mm. Stamped: "(Cape Mint mark) STG S925 H (for 1981)"
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Obverse:
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Bareheaded bust of Langenhoven, front and slightly left, in jacket and tie. Legend: "CORNELIS JACOB LANGENHOVEN 1873-1932".
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Reverse:
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Majestic scene of mountains with valley head below with road and river. Legend: "ONS SAL LEWE . ONS SAL STERWE . ONS VIR JOU . SUID-AFRIKA:"
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Notes:
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Comes inside an oblong, blue velvet-like, fitted case. On the inside of the lid, on white silk-like material, "(coat of arms) /SOUTH AFRICAN / HISTORICAL MINT".
Cornelis Jacob Langenhoven (1873-1932) was a prominent Afrikaans writer, poet and journalist. His is known as 'die Vader van Afrikaans' for his efforts to establish and gain official acceptance of the language. In 1918 he wrote the words for the national anthem, 'Die Stem van Suid-Afrika'. The legend on the reverse is from the anthem and translates, "We shall live, we shall die, we are for you, South Africa".
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