The Meaning of Coin for South African Mint’s Honey Mamabolo

When Honey Mamabolo joined the South African Mint as its Managing Director (MD) in February 2020, she was facing not only adjusting to a new role in a new company but also, within a matter of weeks, the huge challenge of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdowns.

Three years to the day after first joining the Mint, Honey sat down with Coin & Mint News™ at the World Money Fair in Berlin – the first expo since 2020, held from 3–5 February 2023 – to discuss the last few years as a leader and overcoming the challenges caused by the pandemic, the upcoming refreshed coin series, and the importance of coin in South Africa.

Q: Can you tell us a little about yourself?