South Africa – 2001 – Krugerrand – Prestige Set – 4 Gold Coins – Proof – with Box and COA

South Africa – 2001 – Krugerrand – Prestige Set – 4 Gold Coins – Proof – with Box and COA

The 2001 Krugerrand Prestige Set offers a complete year collection from the South African Mint, featuring four proof coins in the classic sizes from 1 oz to 1/10 oz. All coins are made of 22-karat gold (Au 916.7/1000) and feature the series’ iconic double motif: Paul Kruger on the obverse and the Springbok on the reverse.

The proof finish impresses with its reflective fields and finely contrasting relief areas, making the details of the portrait and springbok appear exceptionally clear. Furthermore, a prestige set offers the collector’s appeal of owning a complete year’s issues in several denominations, all presented in a uniform package with a matching wooden box.

The set is limited to 700 copies. This set bears the number 242, which is indicated on the plaque.

Quick facts

• Issue: Krugerrand Prestige Set 2001 – Gold – Proof

• Contents: 1 oz + 1/2 oz + 1/4 oz + 1/10 oz

• Fineness: Au 916.7/1000 (22 carats)

• Total fine gold: 1.85 oz = 57.54 g

• Edition (Set): 700

• Set number: 242

• Delivery includes: wooden box (as pictured) and set certificate (COA)

Scope of delivery

• 1 Krugerrand – 1 oz – Gold – Proof

• 1/2 Krugerrand – 1/2 oz – Gold – Proof

• 1/4 Krugerrand – 1/4 oz – Gold – Proof

• 1/10 Krugerrand – 1/10 oz – Gold – Proof

• Original wooden box with plaque

• Certificate of Authenticity (COA) – Set 242

Motif details

Obverse: Portrait of Paul Kruger with the inscription “SUID-AFRIKA – SOUTH AFRICA”.
Reverse: Springbok antelope with the year 2001 and the respective value and gold content of the denomination.

Technical data

Generally

• Country: South Africa

• Year: 2001

• Series: Krugerrand

• Edition: Prestige Set

• Metal: Gold

• Fineness: Au 916.7/1000 (22 carats)

• Embossing quality: Proof (polished plate)

• Edge: ribbed

• Mint: South African Mint

• Edition (Set): 700

• Set number: 242

Individual coins in the set

• 1 oz: Weight 33.930 g – Diameter 32.69 mm – Fine gold 1 oz = 31.1035 g

• 1/2 oz: Weight 16.965 g – Diameter 27.00 mm – Fine gold 1/2 oz = 15.5517 g

• 1/4 oz: Weight 8.482 g – Diameter 22.00 mm – Fine gold 1/4 oz = 7.7759 g

• 1/10 oz: Weight 3.393 g – Diameter 16.50 mm – Fine gold 1/10 oz = 3.1104 g

Totals

• Total weight (gross): 62.77 g

• Total fine gold: 1.85 oz = 57.54 g