2017, South Africa, Tickey, Sterling Silver, Heart Transplant

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the world's first heart transplant performed by South Africa's Dr. Chris Barnard at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town. Part of the South African Inventions Series.

JHB Mint Mark on coin

Coin Specifications

Each single Protea coin is packaged in a South African Mint leatherette pouch. Each coin issued has an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity. This Certificate of Authenticity guarantees the quality and authenticity of the coin made by the South African Mint Company.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Certificate of Authenticity guarantees the quality and authenticity of the coins made by the South African Mint Company.

Each coin is issued by the South African Mint Company has a Certificate of Authenticity. The certificate describes the coin’s specifications, the year, the limited edition as well as a short description of the product. It also depicts the signature of the South African Mint’s Managing Director, Mr Andile Mvinjelwa. To prevent the duplication of a South African Mint product, the certificates are re-designed each year to include the coin design and each certificate is individually numbered according to the limited edition of the coin or set. As another security measure, the South African Mint’s logo, which is printed in transparent ink and only visible under ultra-violet light, features as part of the layout.