{"id":166907,"date":"2024-04-10T19:53:15","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T17:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/?post_type=product&#038;p=166907"},"modified":"2026-05-07T09:13:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T07:13:05","slug":"bophuthatswana-1987-lowe-10-jahre-unabhaengigkeit-1oz-proof-platin","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/buy-precious-metal-coins\/bophuthatswana-1987-10-years-of-independence-platinum-1oz-with-original-case-and-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Bophuthatswana &#8211; 1987 &#8211; 10 Years of Independence &#8211; Platinum &#8211; 1oz &#8211; with original case and certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Bophuthatswana &#8211; 1987 &#8211; 10 years of independence &#8211; Platinum &#8211; 1 Lowe<\/h4>\n<h2 data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:66\">Commemorative Edition: 10th Anniversary of Bophuthatswana\u2019s Independence<\/h2>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:168\">This prestigious platinum proof coin is a rare and valuable collector&#8217;s item issued in 1987 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Bophuthatswana&#8217;s independence.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:16\"><strong>Front:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"7:1-9:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:101\">Shows a portrait of Lucas Mangope, then President of Bophuthatswana, facing left.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"8:1-9:0\">Contains surrounding text with his name and title and the year of publication (1987).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:14\"><strong>Back:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"12:1-14:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"12:1-12:35\">Shows the coat of arms of Bophuthatswana.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"13:1-14:0\">Contains surrounding text with the name of the country and the dates (1977-1987).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:21\"><strong>Technical data:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"17:1-23:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:23\">Material: 9995 platinum<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:34\">Weight: 31.1 grams (1 troy ounce)<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:31\">Diameter: 32.21 millimeters<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:16\">Circulation: 3.000<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:41\">Publisher: Bophuthatswana (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"22:1-23:0\">Mint: South African Mint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"24:1-24:34\"><strong>Unique piece of history<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"26:1-26:363\">This platinum proof coin is a unique piece of history that commemorates a short-lived nation. Bophuthatswana was one of several Bantustans, or self-governing territories, created by the South African government during the apartheid era. The nation gained nominal independence in 1977 but was dissolved in 1994 after the end of apartheid.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"28:1-28:27\"><strong>Valuable collector&#8217;s item<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"30:1-30:234\">Due to the limited edition of only 3,000 pieces and its historical significance, this coin is a valuable collector&#8217;s item for numismatists, those interested in South African history or lovers of platinum rarities.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"32:1-32:111\"><strong>Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to add this exceptional coin to your collection!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For illustration purposes in our online shop, we use gift items (e.g. coin holders) and other accessories when photographing our coins. Unless expressly stated, these are not included in the purchase price. <\/p>\n<p>You have spontaneous questions about this coin or about another coin? Then write to us using our <a href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a> . We&#8217;re happy to answer your questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bophuthatswana &#8211; 1987 &#8211; 10 years of independence &#8211; Platinum &#8211; 1 Lowe Commemorative Edition: 10th Anniversary of Bophuthatswana\u2019s Independence This prestigious platinum proof coin is a rare and valuable collector&#8217;s item issued in 1987 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Bophuthatswana&#8217;s independence. 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