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RSA (Pre-1994): Republic of South Africa Twentieth Anniversary

RSA (Pre-1994): Republic of South Africa Twentieth AnniversaryRSA (Pre-1994): Republic of South Africa Twentieth Anniversary
RSA (Pre-1994): Republic of South Africa Twentieth AnniversaryRSA (Pre-1994): Republic of South Africa Twentieth Anniversary
Form: Circular
By: Laurens de Lange / SA Mint
Date: 1981
Ref:  Laidlaw: 0161;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
38.3 mmSilver27.9 gm$22
38.2 mmBronze24.5 gm$10

Edge: Plain. Silver medal stamped with the SA Mint hallmark: "S925" for sterling silver.

Obverse: Coat of arms of the Republic of South Africa. The date: “1961” vertically downwards on the left and: “1981” similarly on the right.

Reverse: Flaming torch with the flames stylised to resemble doves. Signed: “LDL” bottom right.

Notes: Come inside a blue leather case lined with white silk and blue velvet with the obverse design in gilt on the outside of the lid and: "SAM" on the inside.