RSA (Post-1994): Rugby World Cup: Ruggles Toss Coin
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Form:
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Circular. Silver medal proof-like.
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By:
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Date:
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1995 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0665;
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Variations:
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| 38.5 mm | Silver | 33.7 gm | $60 | | 38.4 mm | Darkened Bronze | 23.1 gm | $12 |
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Obverse:
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Front view of Ruggles. Legend: "RUGBY WORLD CUP (left) 1995 (right)".
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Reverse:
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Rear view of Ruggles. Legend: "SUID-AFRIKA (left) SOUTH AFRICA (right)”.
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Notes:
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Ruggles was cartoon-like giraffe seen here in rugby kit carrying a rugby ball. Ruggles was the mascot of the Rugby World Cup.
South Africa won the 1995 Rugby World Cup in its first year of post-apartheid government.
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