Another Rugby World Cup 2011 coins minted is the commemorative 2011 Mandela SA Rugby. The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) launched the new 2011 Rugby Coin Set on 31 August 2011. The coin set come with a 1/2oz gold and a 1oz silver coin. The reverse of the coin feature the Springbok emblem and the reverse show Mandela’s bust with the words “A Long Walk To Freedom”. The coin set minted by Mint of Norway and has a limited mintage of 2011 sets. They also launched an exclusive 2oz Mandela Rugby Set contains a 2oz gold and 2oz silver medallion that features Mandela’s bust on the obverse and the Springbok on the reverse. This 2oz Springbok set has a limited mintage of 500 and also minted by the Mint of Norway.
Although South Africa was instrumental in the creation of the Rugby World Cup competition, the Springboks did not compete in the first two World Cups in 1987 and 1991 because of boycotts against South Africa. However, on their debut in the 1995 Rugby World Cup, the Springboks made South Africa proud by winning the final match against New Zealand 15 - 12. In 2007 the Springboks once again lifted the prestigious Webb Ellis Cup high by beating England 15 – 6.
This is more look like a medallion then a coin for me but I think it still a good collection to mention for Rugby World Cup 2011 Coins. You can contact South African Gold Coin Exchange at online@sagoldcoin.com to enquire about the Springbok coin set.
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