SOUTH AFRICA REPUBLIC 31 MAY 1961 COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION IN SOUTH AFRICA

 Title:  South Africa Republic 31 May 1961 Commemorative Medallion. Country: South Africa. Year: 1961. Metal: Bronze Plated Metal. Diameter: 31.5mm. Thickness: 2.5mm, smooth edge, with lug on top. Obverse: The coat of arms of the Republic of South Africa with supporters, lion crest and motto in inner circle. Wording in Afrikaans around the left and English around the right in outer circle. Lettering: EX UNITATE VIRES REPUBLIEK VAN SUID - AFRIKA REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Engraver: South African Mint Reverse: Cape Town Castle rendered in a pentagonal shape. Date in middle of castle outline. Lettering: 31 - 5 - 1961 Engraver: South African Mint Info: Commemorative issue for the formation of the Republic of South Africa. The bronzed medal with lug was issued to all school children. It is probably the most common of all South African medals. Price: R 50.00 Inc Vat.   (All pictures are of coins that are taken by my camera, differences in appearance are only due to different positions of the coin within the lightbox. Lighting can make a big difference in the outcome of pictures, I do not use picture editing to make any changes.)