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RSA (Pre-1994): Mauro Pagliari: 21st Anniversary of the Cape Mint

RSA (Pre-1994): Mauro Pagliari: 21st Anniversary of the Cape MintRSA (Pre-1994): Mauro Pagliari: 21st Anniversary of the Cape Mint
Form: Circular. Proof with frosted designs.
By: Pagliari / Cape Mint
Date: 1978
Ref:  Laidlaw: 0737;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
38.2 mmSilver29.3 gm $40

Edge: Plain. Stamped with the Cape Mint mark for sterling silver and an issue number. This medal"103".

Obverse: Cape Mint building against the background of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head. Superimposed on the left is the head of Pagliari in spectacles, looking left. Above in an arc: “1957-1978”, and below in an arc: “CAPE TOWN”.

Reverse: At the top, Pagliari emblem for: "QUALITY / INDUSTRIAL / ENGRAVERS". Across: M. PAGLIARI (PTY) LTD. / (facsimile of Pagliari's signature) / “OPENING”. At the bottom, the emblem of the Cape Mint. Legend above: "21ST. ANNIVERSARY" and below: "THE CAPE MINT (PTY) LTD.”

Notes: Issued in a red case with the emblem of the Cape Mint and: "THE CAPE MINT / (PTY) LTD. / CAPE TOWN" in gold letters. Inside lined with white silk having the same inscription and blue velvet.

The Pagliari Group of companies was founded in 1957 by Mauro Pagliari. The Cape Mint (Pty) Ltd is a subsidiary company and manufactures quality coins and medals.

The obverse design is the same as Laidlaw 0690 issued in 1957 when the Company was founded.