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RSA (Pre-1994): Johannesburg Turf Club, Turffontein Racecourse Centenary

RSA (Pre-1994): Johannesburg Turf Club, Turffontein Racecourse CentenaryRSA (Pre-1994): Johannesburg Turf Club, Turffontein Racecourse Centenary
Form: Circular. Proof-like.
By: Cape Mint / Pagliari
Date: 1987
Ref:  Laidlaw: 0945;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
31.9 mmSilvered White Metal13.6 gm$10

Edge: Plain.

Obverse: On a shield in relief, across: "JTC / TRC". On a ribbon below: "TURFFONTEIN". Below that in an arc: "1887-1987/ (ornament)". Signed: "PAGLIARI" below.

Reverse: Within a laurel wreath tied at the bottom, across: "(ornament) / TURFFONTEIN / RACECOURSE / CENTENARY / 12 DECEMBER 1987".

Notes: Turffontein Racecourse was founded in 1887 by the Johannesburg Turf Club for Thoroughbred horse racing. The racecourse is host to the South African Derby and the Summer Cup.