Krugerrand 1987 GRC 1oz Gold Proof

This is 1 oz Krugerrand gold coin from 1987 in Proof/PP (Polished Plate) mint quality.

The unique feature about this gold coin is the GRC Mintmark, which proves that this coin was minted at the Gold Reef City (GRC) Mint.

In addition, 1987 was the first year of issue of the GRC coins and the mintage was low at 1650 pieces.

Front:

The front of the Krugerrand gold coin features the world-famous portrait of Paul Kruger, after whom the Krugerrand coin series was named. Paul Kruger, then President of South Africa (1883 to 1902), founded the mint from which the South African Mint emerged. The issuing country is engraved on the edge of the coin in English and Afrikaans.

Back:

The reverse of the Krugerrand gold coin depicts a springbok motif with a stylized South African steppe landscape in the background. Likewise, the fine weight of the coin, the fineness and the precious metal are depicted on the obverse of the coin.

Here you can find more details about the Krugerrand 1987 GRC Proof coin:

Mint: Gold Reef City Mint (GRC) (partner of SA Mint)
Country: South Africa
Volume: 1987 (first edition year)
Troy Weight: 1 oz
Gross weight: 33.93g
Fineness: 0.917
Packing: Case
Edition: 1650
Minting quality: Proof/PP Polished plate
Feature: GRC Mintmark

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