Mandela gold coins demand rises

by Coin Collecting News Staff on July 16, 2010

in Gold Coins, World Coins

The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) said on Friday that Nelson Mandela's upcoming birthday, bolstered by the FIFA World Cup aftermath euphoria, had prompted unprecedented nationwide demand for Mandela coins and medallions.

Year-on-year, demand for the coins had increased by around 50%, SAGCE chairperson Alan Demby told Mining Weekly Online.

"Demand has exceeded last year's enthusiasm by a considerable margin ..."

Full Article: World Cup prompts demand for Mandela gold coins - MiningWeekly.com

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