South Africa – 2001 – 1/2 Krugerrand – Springbok – Gold – Proof

South Africa – 2001 – 1/2 Krugerrand – Springbok – Gold – Proof

The 1/2 Krugerrand Gold Proof 2001 is a high-quality collector’s edition from South Africa, struck in the typical Krugerrand alloy of 22-karat gold (Au 917/1000). The proof coin impresses with its mirrored fields and high-contrast relief, giving the obverse and reverse a significantly more three-dimensional appearance than regular trade coins.

The Krugerrand was created to make South African gold internationally tradable. At the same time, the proof editions have permanently established themselves as a separate collecting area, as they showcase the iconic design in a particularly sophisticated version and are also issued in significantly smaller quantities.

Delivery: in capsule (as pictured).

Highlights

• South Africa – 2001 – 1/2 Krugerrand – Gold – Proof

• Proof edition: 3,696 copies

• 22-karat Krugerrand alloy: Au 917/1000

• Fine gold content: 1/2 oz

• Iconic motifs: Paul Kruger (obverse) and Springbok (reverse)

Motif details

Obverse (front): Portrait of Paul Kruger with the bilingual inscription “SUID-AFRIKA • SOUTH AFRICA”.
Reverse (back): Springbok dividing the date “20 01”, above it “1/2 KRUGERRAND”, below it “FYNGOUD 1/2OZ FINE GOLD”.

Technical data

• Country: South Africa

• Year: 2001

• Face value: 1/2 Krugerrand

• Metal: Gold

• Fineness: 917/1000

• Weight: 16.965 g

• Net weight: 1/2 oz = 15.5517 g

• Diameter: 27.0 mm

• Thickness: 2.2 mm

• Embossing quality: Proof (polished plate)

• Mintage figure: 3696