Krugerrand – 2017 – 50th Anniversary – 1oz Proof Gold – First Editions – NGC PF70 UCAM

This is the 2017 1 oz Krugerrand gold coin in proof mint quality. This vintage is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Krugerrand. For this special year, the coins were also minted with a corresponding “50” as a privy mark.

The special feature of the issue for sale is the certification by NGC as a “First Releases” issue with PF70 Ultra Cameo and the signature of Tumi Tsehlo (MD of SA Mint). There are only 387 of these in the world.

Front:

The obverse of the Krugerrand gold coin features the world-famous portrait of Paul Kruger, after whom the Krugerrand coin series is 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. Above this motif is engraved “1967 – 2017 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY” and the name of the coin. 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 2017 coin:

Mint: SA Mint
Country: South Africa
Fine weight: 1 oz
Gross weight: 33.93g
Fineness: 0.917
Minting quality: Proof
Edition: 5000 (only 387 First Releases with NGC PF70 UCAM and signature)
Special feature: First Releases edition certified by the NGC with PF70 Ultra Cameo