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RSA (Pre-1994): Centenary of first Z.A.R Postage Stamp

RSA (Pre-1994): Centenary of first Z.A.R Postage StampRSA (Pre-1994): Centenary of first Z.A.R Postage Stamp
RSA (Pre-1994): Centenary of first Z.A.R Postage StampRSA (Pre-1994): Centenary of first Z.A.R Postage Stamp
Form: Circular.
By: ?
Date: 1969
Ref:  AM2: 406; Laidlaw: 0284;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
38 mmGold
38.1 mmSilver23.6 gm$35
38.1 mmBronze19.4 gm$15

Edge: Plain.

Obverse: Facsimile of the Z.A. Republic one penny postage stamp. Legend on a raised roughened band: "ZAR 100 (top) 1869 (left) 1969 (right) JOHANNESBURG (bottom)".

Reverse: Across in large letters: "6 - 11 / X / 1969". At the foot, gold medal stamped: "9 ct", silver medal stamped: "STER-SIL".

Notes: Issued for the centenary stamp exhibition, 'ZAR 100' held in Johannesburg 6 - 11 October 1969.