South Africa – 1985 – Krugerrand – 1oz Gold – Proof – PCGS PR70 DCAM – Cert 54887257

South Africa – 1985 – 1 Krugerrand – Gold – Proof – PCGS PR70 DCAM – Top Pop Population 1 – Cert 54887257

1985 Krugerrand Top Pop in perfect PCGS condition: This South African 1 oz gold coin from 1985 is an exceptional proof edition of the classic Krugerrand and has been certified by PCGS with PR70 DCAM .

The PCGS designation is abbreviated to “1985 KRand, DCAM” . “KRand” stands for Krugerrand. It is therefore clearly the classic South African Krugerrand with the portrait of Paul Kruger on the obverse and the springbok on the reverse.

Of particular significance is the population: This specimen is Top Pop – Population 1. According to PCGS, no other specimen is rated higher. This coin thus combines the most famous South African gold coin type with a perfect grade, a very strong deep cameo effect, and a currently extremely exclusive PCGS population.

The 1985 vintage belongs to the established collector phase of the Krugerrand. While bullion issues are primarily focused on their gold value, proof issues also emphasize the minting quality, the mirror-like appearance of the fields, the contrast of the relief areas, and certified condition. Therefore, especially with older proof Krugerrands, a grade of PR70 DCAM is significantly more than just a technical classification.

Additionally, the coin is housed in a modern PCGS Gold Shield Holder with NFC anti-counterfeiting technology. This allows for verification of authenticity not only via the PCGS certificate number but also via the Gold Shield technology.

For specialized Krugerrand collectors, this issue is therefore particularly attractive: Year 1985, 1 oz gold, proof minting, PCGS PR70 DCAM, Top Pop Population 1, higher graded 0 and Gold Shield NFC together form a very strong combination of rarity, quality, certification and collector value.

Technical data

Country: South Africa
Year: 1985
Face value/unit: 1 Krugerrand
PCGS designation: 1985 KRand, DCAM
Metal: Gold
Fineness: 916.7/1000
Gross weight: approx. 33.93 g
Fine weight: approx. 31.10 g gold / 1 oz
Diameter: approx. 32.7 mm
Minting quality: Proof
Mintage: 10,000
Mint: South African Mint
Designer Avers: Otto Schultz
Designer lapel: Coert Steynberg
Grading: PCGS PR70 DCAM
Top Pop: Population 1
Rated higher: 0
PCGS Number: 393299
Cert: 54887257