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1 Rand Life of a Legend: His Education
| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 2015 |
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| Value | 1 Rand |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a detailed portrait effigy of Nelson Mandela in right-facing profile, accompanied by the King Protea, South Africa's national flower, depicted in the field alongside the subject. The surrounding legend bears the inscription 'SOUTH AFRICA 2015' with the engraver's initials 'VLC' positioned in the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a dual portrait composition juxtaposing the youthful and elderly faces of Nelson Mandela, rendered in a stylised artistic treatment that evokes the passage of time across his life. Surrounding the central design, the names of individuals who participated in the anti-apartheid struggle are inscribed in the field, serving as a tribute to collective resistance. The denomination 'R1' and engraver's initials 'PB' appear within the design. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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