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RSA (Pre-1994): Centenary of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange

RSA (Pre-1994): Centenary of the Johannesburg Stock ExchangeRSA (Pre-1994): Centenary of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Form: Circular
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Date: 1987
Ref:  Laidlaw: 0623;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
76.1 mmBronze242 gm$20

Edge: Plain. Thickness 7.5 mm.

Obverse: Coat of arms of the Stock Exchange (similar to Johannesburg's but with scales above on the shield) with motto on a ribbon below: “DICTUM MEUM PACTUM”. Legend on a raised band above: “JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE”, and below: “1887-1887”.

Reverse: A view of the Stock Exchange buildings at 17 Diagonal Street near Kerk Street, Johannesburg. Legend on a raised band above: “JOHANNESBURGSE EFFEKTEBEURS”, and below: “1887-1887”.

Notes: The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is the largest stock exchange in Africa. It is now located Sandton, Johannesburg, and as of 2012 had a market capitalisation of US$903 billion.