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During 2011 i purchased from a well known international coin dealer in Leighton buzzard,uk,5 twin sets of Mandela ,925 silver medallions.there was no coa or hallmarks but advertised as crown size-30.7 grams each-.925 silver.About £45 a set.Plus postage. i bought 5 sets (2 medallions per box) = 10 medallions. Most of these sets were given away to family and close friends on special occassions. I phoned the coin dealer who said ; Yes they have had a problem from the supplying mint who had supplied them with the medallions which were not silver as ordered . The dealer offered me a refund if i send the sets back , as my gifts recipients are global this poses more problems . Most of the recipients had strong ties with South africa and Mandela so they are reluctant to return the medallions and at the same time I do not wish to loose face, What would you do ?