1994

Statesmen of the world series

This magnificent President Nelson Mandela coin was commissioned by the Liberian government and minted by the Pobjoy mint in the United Kingdom. This is the only gold coin in the world which portrays the bust of Nelson Mandela as well as the inscription “President Nelson Mandela”. This Mandela coin forms part of the “Greatest statesmen of the world series” The Pobjoy Mint were commissioned  by the Liberian government to mint a maximum of 5000 X ½ ounce and 250 X 5 ounce Mandela coins in 24 carat gold in 1994. It is however believed that no more than 2500 X ½ ounces  were minted and 100 X 5 ounces. Each coin is encapsulated and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

The obverse of the “Statesmen of the world” series “President Nelson Mandela” coin portrays the bust of Nelson Mandela as well as the inscription “President Nelson Mandela  South Africa”  

The ½ ounce gold coin has a denomination of $250 , while the 5 ounce gold coin has a denomination of $2,500.