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RSA (Pre-1994): Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk / Theology 50th Anniversary, University of Pretoria

RSA (Pre-1994): Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk / Theology 50th Anniversary, University of PretoriaRSA (Pre-1994): Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk / Theology 50th Anniversary, University of Pretoria
Form: Circular. Roughened surfaces.
By: South African Mint
Date: 1967
Ref:  Laidlaw: 0812;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
38.0 mmSilver27.5 gm$35

Edge: Plain. Stamped with SA Mint marks: "(lion head) STG S(for 1966) S.A.M".

Obverse: Coat of arm of the Z.A. Republic with motto: “EENDRAGT MAAKT MAGT”. Legend above: “NEDERDUITSCH HERVORMDE KERK” and below: “AFRIKA”

Reverse: Facade of the Old Arts Building at the University of Pretoria. Across, above: “50 / JAAR” and below: “1-4-1917 (left) 1-4-1967 (right)”. Legend above: “TEOLOGIES” and below: “OPLEIDING”.

Notes: Comes in a blue case lined with white silk-like and blue velvet-like material. Marked: "SAM" on the inside of the lid.

The Faculty of Theology was established at the Transvaal University College (later the University of Pretoria) in 1917. Two lecturers were appointed, one from the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk and the other from the Presbyterian Church.