The Paravanda and Strelitzia Low Mintage Gold Medallions

Celebrating both the centenary of the Chelsea Flower Show and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens centenary with two beautiful collectors medallions. The South African Gold Coin Exchange is the main sponsor once again and for the third time of the South African Kirstenbosh exhibit to the Chelsea flower Show in London.

The “Paravanda Nelson Mandela medallion” is the second edition to the flora series launched last year with the extremely successful Mandela Strelitzia ‘Mandela’s Gold’. Due to the successful launch and sale of the Mandela Strelitzia ½ oz Gold’, we are also now launching a 1 oz gold version of the same medallion.

1. Mandela Paravanda 1 oz Limited Mintage: 200 launch: R44 250
The "Paravanda Nelson Mandela 1 oz medallion" comprises of a 1 oz gold medallion and features the well-known profile of Mandela on one side with the distinctive Paravanda Mandela orchid on the other. The "Paravanda Nelson Mandela 1 oz medallion" (mintage of 200) has a launch price of R 44 250.00 (incl. vat).

2. Mandela Paravanda ½ oz Limited Mintage: 1000 Pre-launch: R22 500
The "Paravanda Nelson Mandela ½ oz medallion" comprises of a ½ oz gold medallion and features the well-known profile of Mandela on one side with the distinctive Paravanda Mandela orchid on the other. The "Paravanda Nelson Mandela ½ oz medallion" (mintage of 1 000) has a pre-launch price of R 22 500.00 (incl. vat).

The following will be included in the Paravanda packaging:
Each Paravanda medallion is accompanied by a print of an original Paravanda Nelson Mandela painting, which was painted by a known South African painter. as well as The certificate from the Mint of Norway.

3. Mandela Strelitzia 1 oz Limited Mintage: 200 launch: R44 250
The "Mandela Strelitzia – Mandela’s Gold” 1 oz medallion" comprises of a 1 oz gold medallion and features the well-known profile of Mandela on one side with the distinctive Madela’s Gold – strelitzia on the other. The "Mandela Strelitzia – Mandela’s Gold” 1 oz medallion" (mintage of 200) has a pre-launch price of R 44 250.00 (incl. vat).

We will be receiving the first batch of all 3 medallions towards the middle of June 2013.

The second batch delivery dates will be advised. 

 

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Taunina Atelier Launches at Barneys New York

In a modern-day fairytale come true, South African lifestyle brand Taunina is launching its handcrafted soft toy collections at iconic luxury department store Barneys New York.

This legendary specialty retailer located on Manhattan’s prestigious Madison Avenue is every fashionista’s best friend – the ‘go-to’ store for sought after designer brands. Taunina’s exquisite collections will be unveiled in March 2013, taking center-stage in Barney’s show-stopping Easter display - a coup for the Cape-based design house.

Arguably, the coolest department store in the world, with a deftly blended mix of cult-followed designer newbies and established luxury brands, Barneys’ A-list clientele includes chart-topping pop stars, Hollywood actresses – Sarah Jessica Parker, Reese Witherspoon and Halle Berry, fashion celebrities and New York City socialites. 

“It is a 9-story magical castle overflowing with beautiful, timeless and unique pieces of art. The perfect hideaway for our artists’ enchanting creations,”said Tracey Chiappini-Young, co-founder and CEO of Taunina.

Established in 2011 the sustainable luxury brand based in the hip suburb of Woodstock, employs underprivileged women skilled in its signature artistry to handcraft its heirloom-quality collections. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, created by a single artist over a four to seven day period and embellished with exquisite embroidery and appliqué detail.

"We are delighted to offer our one-of-a-kind Taunina treasures to Barneys' discerning clientele, and to provide them with the opportunity to serve as ambassadors of social good and protagonists for a better world,”said co-founder Karen Jansen. They meet the growing needs of disadvantaged communities through employment creation and authentic empowerment.

Besides paying the artists above market-related salaries, Taunina is structured so that 30% of the before tax profits flow to the artists: 20% through the Bear Essentials Fund to pay for housing, healthcare, and education, and 10% in the form of productivity-related bonuses.

Each Taunina creation carries the initials of the artist and is a manifestation of the artist’s inspiration and dreams for the future, providing her with financial security and the ability to transform both her own life and that of her family. 

“The unique beauty of each collection piece lies in how it transforms the life of the women who made it, and establishes a lifetime connection between the artist and the purchaser,” said Chiappini-Young.

Taunina’s soft toy collections made their New York City debut in September 2012 at premier children’s boutique store Bundle where these South African hand-made collectables flew off the shelves within a week. Taunina will be releasing its home décor range in April 2013.

Taunina collections are available for sale online at www.taunina.com and Bundle NYC  and at Barneys New York.

About Taunina

Taunina is a sustainable luxury atelier synonymous with social impact and timeless artistry. The name Taunina is an anagram of the African word “tau”, meaning “lion”, and “NINA”, an acronym for “No Income, No Assets”. Taunina gives women who were once without income and assets the power to become lions of their own destinies. Fashioned out of luxurious heritage fabrics from iconic textile houses. Gifts with soul. Gifts to be passed from one generation to the next. www.taunina.com

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The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) have just opened its 30th Scoin Outlet. Scoin stores offer coin collectors and bullion investors the opportunity to buy bullion, collectable silver and gold coins and medallions securely from their online shop, their brokers countrywide or by visiting a Scoin retail store.

 

The former State President and Nobel Peace Prize winner, F W de Klerk and Alan Demby, the South African Gold Coin Exchange’s Executive Chairman opening the new Scoin store at the V&A Waterfront bringing the total number of the retail chain to 30. The Scoin chain is the world’s largest
organisation of its kind with the only retail chain of coin shops in the world with stores located throughout South Africa and the UK in malls and airports.



“We regard Mr de Klerk’s acceptance of our invitation to be guest of honour at the store’s opening as recognition of Scoin’s rapid rise to domestic and international prominence in recent years, as well as our on-going support of the FW de Klerk Foundation,” says Demby, who maintains that Scoin outlets have evolved into the first stop among coin collectors seeking long term value.

He emphasizes that the V&A Waterfront store conforms to the strict standards of all SAGCE’s Scoin outlets – well-situated, light, airy and attractive to existing and prospective customers, and staffed by personnel that invariably go the extra mile. They have 27 in South Africa and three in the United Kingdom. They also have plans to open their first in the USA later this year.

Scoin shops offer coin collectors and bullion investors the opportunity to buy bullion, collectable silver and gold coins and medallions securely from their online shop, their brokers countrywide or by visiting a Scoin retail store. All Scoin outlets offer gold medallions and coins and Krugerrands, countrywide shipping as well as free safe custody services.

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Scoin offers a range of coins that include:

• British Coins - including the Royal Engagement Gold Proof coin, The Royal Wedding UK Gold Proof Coin, the Manchester United Medallion, the Queen Diamond Jubilee as well as the London Olympic Coins.
• Mandela Medallions - exclusively minted by the Mint of Norway in silver or gold medallions, approved by the Mandela Foundation and the Nobel institute
• Kruggerrands - minted in 22 carat gold and available in 1 oz, ½ oz, ¼ oz and 1/10oz coins
• Natura Coins - introduced in 1986 by the South African Mint, this series of coins depict the natural heritage of South Africa’s indigenous animals.
• Protea Coins this series of 22 carat gold coins commemorates the history and industry of South Africa
• International Coins - sporting and commemorative coins minted in tribute to special events including the FIFA and Olympic series.