A Peace of the Prize
The prolific inventor, engineer and industrialist, Alfred Nobel, is best known for the prestigious awards that hold his name - the Nobel Prizes. Born on 21 October 1833 in Stockholm, Sweden, Nobel succeeded in making his fortune primarily through his 355 inventions, of which his most famous invention was dynamite.
His inventions and innovations went on to revolutionise construction, mining and warfare. Upon his death in 1896, Nobel left his fortune to fund annual prizes awarded to individuals in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature and Peace. The Nobel Prize is a prestigious prize recognised globally for its significance. Nobel’s will specified that the prizes given out should go to individuals within these fields who have conferred great benefits to mankind.
The Nobel Prize has continued to be a valued prize that is an exceptional honour to receive. It is much more than money or its monetary reward; it is a symbol of hope in a world that is riddled with conflict and hardships.
In the past, Nobel Prize winners have included luminaries such as Martin
Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, and Malala Yousafzaim, demonstrating the diverse approach to achieving global harmony.
To date, four South Africans have been awarded the distinguished Nobel Peace Prize, namely; Albert Luthuli in 1960, Desmond Tutu in 1984, FW de Klerk in 1993 and Nelson Mandela in 1993.
The Nobel Institute, established in 1904, plays an instrumental role in ensuring that Nobel’s vision lives on. Located in Oslo, Norway, the institute functions to assist the Nobel Committee
in selecting the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Each Nobel Prize consists of a medal, a diploma, and a cash award.
A new medallion is minted
The highly anticipated release of the Nobel Silver 1 Oz BU Medallion from the Mint of Norway, celebrates the legacy of the Nobel Peace Prize, first issued in 1901.
The medallion depicts Alfred Nobel in the left profile on the obverse. The reverse side is unique to each discipline, reflecting the nature of the prize.
This release is a reminder of Alfred Nobel’s dedication to peace, the spirit of unity, innovation and harmony that the Nobel Peace Prize represents.
Unique safety features such as Micro-engraving technology have been used to add intricate text to these medallions. These micro-engraved elements can be seen clearly under magnification but
are difficult to reproduce.
There is a limited mintage on the Nobel Silver 1 Oz BU Medallions.
The highly anticipated release of the Nobel Silver 1 Oz BU Medallion from the Mint of Norway, celebrates the legacy of the Nobel Peace Prize, first issued in 1901.
