SA Union: Voortrekker Monument Inauguration: Folk Dancing
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Form:
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Circular, uniface, with brooch pin at the back.
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By:
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Begeer of Holland and minted at the South African Mint |
Date:
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1949 |
Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0221;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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28.mm | Gold (9 ct) | 11.5 gm | $200 | 28.6 mm | Silver | 11.6 gm | $12 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Full figure of folk dancing couple, in traditional Afrikaner dress. Maker's mark: "B" below. Legend above: “VOLKSPELE BY INWYDINGSFEES (folk dancing at the inauguration)" and below between stars: “DESEMBER 1949”.
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Reverse:
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Blank. South African Mint mark for 9ct gold or sterling silver. Attached brooch pin.
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Notes:
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Folk dancing formed part of the celebrations around the opening of the Voortrekker Monument.
It is believed that the gold medal was presented to the top volkspele officials.
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