Episode 2 of 2
Introduction of the Burgerspond
- When
- 1874
- Where
- South African Republic
Burgers introduced the first coins of the republic, the Burgerspond, in 1874, responding to long-standing demand for currency.
In 1874, Burgers introduced the Burgerspond, the first coins of the South African Republic, to meet a demand for coinage dating back to 1853. The coin's depiction of the president drew objections from some citizens who viewed it as likening him to a dictator.
Sources
- Thomas François Burgers Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
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