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Token - BP Skatkis Treasure Trove Koban
| Location | South Africa |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is modelled after a Japanese koban gold coin, featuring two fan-shaped kiri (paulownia) crests at the top and bottom of the oval field, a central rectangular cartouche bearing Japanese characters denoting the denomination, a second rectangular cartouche with a cursive mint official's signature, and three circular paulownia blossom stamps flanking the central devices. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears a circular legend following the oval perimeter reading 'BP TREASURE TROVE' at the top and 'BP-SKATKIS' at the bottom, with two BP shield logos flanking the centre. The word 'KOBAN' appears upright in the upper field and inverted in the lower field, referencing the token's koban form. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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