Medal - Kimberley (Fifth Anniversary of Republic) 1966 front Medal - Kimberley (Fifth Anniversary of Republic) 1966 back
Medal - Kimberley (Fifth Anniversary of Republic) 1966 photo
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Medal - Kimberley Fifth Anniversary of Republic

1966 year
Gold plated bronze (also made in silvered bronze) 13.4 g 31.6 mm
Description
Location
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1966
Composition
Gold plated bronze (also made in silvered bronze)
Weight
13.4 g
Diameter
31.6 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#89672
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Within a laurel wreath, across: "KIMBERLEY (in an arc) / 1966 / REPUBLIC FESTIVAL / REPUBLIEKFEES / . "

Lettering:
KIMBERLEY
1966
REPUBLIC FESTIVAL
REPUBLIEK FEES
.

Edge

Smooth with ring attached at top of medallion

Comment

The Oppenheimer Memorial Gardens in Kimberley is a memorial to Sir Ernest Oppenheimer, mining magnate and former mayor of Kimberley. Within the gardens is the Miners Memorial or Diggers Fountain erected to honour diamond diggers, past and present. The statue was designed by Herman Wald.