RSA (Pre-1994): South Africa Returns to the Olympic Games / Barcelona Olympics
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Form:
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Circular. Proof with frosted designs.
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By:
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Pagliari / Cape Mint / South African Historical Mint |
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Date:
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1992 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0365;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 35.2 mm | Fine Silver | 20.1 gm | $25 |
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Edge:
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Plain. Stamped "AG 999" and the hallmarks from the Cape Mint.
South Africa had been barred from participating in the Olympic Games since 1964 because of its apartheid policies.
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Obverse:
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Hand holding the Olympic torch with the Parthenon on a hill behind. Signed: “PAGLIARI” at the bottom. Legend on a band: “SOUTH AFRICA RETURNS TO THE OLYMPIC GAMES”. Crossed laurel sprigs below.
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Reverse:
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Naked discus thrower after the Greek statue, the Discobolus of Myron Legend: “BARCELONA OLYMPIC GAMES 1992”.
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Notes:
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Comes inside a blue cardboard box with: "(coat of arms) / SOUTH AFRICAN / HISTORICAL MINT" on the outside of the lid.
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