ROBBEN ISLAND, NELSON MANDELA, A LONG WALK TO FREEDOM, GOLD IN SOUTH AFRICA

Robben Island, Nelson Mandela, A Long Walk To Freedom, Gold Plated Coin, Token Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Metal Purity:    Gold Plated, Gilded Box:   Year of Issue:   Weight:   1 oz CoA:   Face Value:   Dimensions:   40     Quality:       Mintage:     New token with capsule The gold-plated round souvenir token depicts Nelson Mandela the first black president of South African Republic and famous fighter against apartheid.Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela spent 27 from 95 years of his life in prison for political reasons. Mandela¿s main activity was revolution movement against apartheid regime oppressing the black population of SAR. He was judged to a lifelong imprisonment, but after 27 years released as a result of constant calls of the world¿s community and change of the country¿s laws. Nelson Mandela became the first head of South Africa elected in a fully democratic procedure at the age of 76. His humanistic anti-racist position won him the Nobel Peace Prize and a number of other countries¿ and international awards.The relief of the famous fighter is minted on one side of the token next to the inscription ¿A Long Walk To Freedom ¿. The circles around the portrait are the African ornament and Mandela¿s full name. The reverse side of the token depicts Robben Island where Nelson served his term in 1964-1982. There are top and side views of the island and its name in English on the token. The dates of serving Robben Island¿s prison are also minted here. ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.