RSA (Pre-1994): Middelburg Steel & Alloys "Tossing Coin"
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Date:
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c1980 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0916;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 38.2 mm | Steel | 24.6 gm | $4 |
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Edge:
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Plain
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Obverse:
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Head of warthog, half left. Legend above: "THE MIDDELBURG STEEL & ALLOY TOSSING COIN(between quotes)" and below between monograms: "CHROMIUM STAINLESS STEEL".
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Reverse:
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Rear view of three warthogs. Legend above: "DIE MIDDELBURG STEEL & ALLOY LOOTMUNT (between quotes)" and below between monograms: "CHROOMVLEKVRYESTAAL".
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Notes:
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Middelburg is a town situated about 100 km east of Pretoria. The main industry is steel production.
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