Information about legend: UNITY IS STRENGTH * EENDRAG MAAK MAG *
UNITY IS STRENGTH * EENDRAG MAAK MAG * (1961 - )
| Legend | UNITY IS STRENGTH * EENDRAG MAAK MAG * |
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The Latin phrase Ex Unitate Vires (literally "from unity, strength") was formerly used as the national motto of South Africa and featured on the 1910 Coat of Arms of the country. It was originally translated in English as "Union is Strength" but was later revised in 1961 to mean "Unity is Strength". On the coinage of the country - which was bilingual - it appeared in English and Afrikaans ("Eendrag maak mag"), these being the two official languages of the country at the time. The order in which the languages are displayed alternates, i.e. on some issues English is first and others Afrikaans. | |
UNITY IS STRENGTH * EENDRAG MAAK MAG * - Example/s on coins
Bilingual motto on brass coin The motto is illustrated on this beautiful brass coin belonging to South Africa's first decimal coinage. |
UNITY IS STRENGTH * EENDRAG MAAK MAG * - South Africa - (74) Coins
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Legend: Details
| Year From | 1961 |
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| Country | South Africa |
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