Coin set – Namibia

First and complete set

coins of the Namibian dollar.

The Kalahari Desert is one

from the most characteristic landscapes of Namibia

and habitat for many species of animals and plants.

Because of its importance, the Kalahari was considered

as a possible name for Namibia’s first currency

after gaining independence in 1990.

Also among the options was “Mark”.

Test coins were even minted

with the words “Independence” and also “Unabhängigkeit”

in English and German.

Finally, in 1993, the dollar was introduced

as the currency of Namibia.

This is the complete first set of coins.

The obverse features the national coat of arms,

and the reverse depicts the aloe mopane plant,

camel thorn tree, quiver tree,

butler bird and African eagle fish.

– Unique animals and plants of Namibia

– Interesting national coat of arms

– First national currency after independence