Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa in 1994. A symbol of global peacemaking, he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. Across the world, Mandela came to be seen as "a moral authority" with a great concern for truth. Nelson Mandela is the greatest leader of our time! Authentic Colorization Process by the Merrick Mint. The #1 leaders in coin colorization. Brilliant Uncirculated Condition. Genuine legal tender. U.S. Kennedy Half Dollar. Comes in air-tight acrylic coin holder.