A miniature sheet commemorating the life of Nelson Mandela was issued by the South African Post Office on February 11, and is available to purchase for around $4.50.
 The sheet is presented in a commemorative envelope |
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory.
 The commemorative stamp |
It features an image in silver duotone with the words "Long Walk" in the date canceller, in reference to his 1995 autobiography.
Around 5m copies of the stamp have been printed, making them unsuitable for investment as a large number of buyers are likely to hold on to them.
However, their popularity is testament to Mandela's incredible influence.
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