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13 October 2008

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Robinson, Mandela Coins Smart Investment Pieces - NumisMaster

The vigorous appreciation of two recently minted coins, one American and the other South African, provides the background for the following discussion of coins as investments. Does the purchase of coins that established or prospective numismatic worth make sense for those seeking a good return on their expenditures? That’s the question.

I’ve not made an arbitrary decision to focus on America’s 1997-W Jackie Robinson $5 commemorative and South Africa’s 2000 Nelson Mandela R5 (5 rand) regular issue.

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Mandela Birthday Coin from South African Mint - CoinNews

A commemorative Nelson Mandela “Madiba” five rand (R5) coin was introduced today by the South African Mint and  Reserve Bank to celebrate Mandela’s 90th birthday.

Five million bi-metallic coins featuring a smiling Mandela have already been minted and will be released into circulation as part of his official birthday cerebration on Friday, July 18.

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