*#* 2005 Gold Protea Luthuli Proof Set Mintage 1000 *#*

2005 Luthuli Protea Proof Set   Nobel Peace Prize Winners 1 Gold R25 1oz   Plus 1 Gold R5 1/10oz coin and 1 Silver R1 coin   Mintage 1000 Generic Images

Inkosi Albert John Lutuli (commonly spelled Luthuli; 1898 – 21 July 1967), also known by his Zulu name Mvumbi, was a South African teacher and politician. Luthuli was elected president of the African National Congress (ANC), at the time an umbrella organisation that led opposition to the white minority government in South Africa . He was awarded the 1960 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the non-violent struggle against apartheid. He was the first African, and the first person from outside Europe and the Americas , to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

On 21 July 1967, whilst out walking near his home, Luthuli was hit by a train and died. He was supposedly crossing the line at the time - an explanation dismissed by many of his followers.