Afrimunt launches limited edition Afrikaans special coin

IN A dazzling celebration of South African culture and heritage, Afrimunt has unveiled its highly anticipated limited-edition Afrikaans is 100 commemorative coin collection, achieving unprecedented sales figures for privately minted coins in the country.

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The event showcased the remarkable craftsmanship behind these coins and saw the gold 1 oz. coin being sold for a staggering R358 000, a price that reflects its high demand and symbolic significance.

The silver 1 oz. coin also made waves with a final sale price of R53 200, while the bronze 1 oz. coin closed at R30 200 - marking the highest prices ever recorded for private gold, silver, and bronze coins in South Africa.

Launched in collaboration with Bassani’s auction house and ITickets, the Afrikaans is 100 commemorative coin commemorates a century of the Afrikaans languag, which was officially recognised on 8th May 1925.