South Africa – 2002 – Natura – Cheetah – 100 Rand – 1oz Gold Proof – NGC PF69 UCAM

South Africa – 2002 – 100 Rand – Natura Cheetah – 1 oz Gold Proof – NGC PF69 UCAM

Collector’s quality from the Natura series Wild Cats of Africa. The 1 oz Cheetah issue from 2002 impresses with its exquisite proof striking and first-class NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo grading. A highly sought-after motif from the South African Mint with a clear focus on collectors.

Highlights

• Natura Series Wild Cats of Africa Cheetah 2002

• 1 oz fine gold .9999 with 100 Rand face value

• Proof quality with strong contrast Ultra Cameo

• NGC Certification PF69 UCAM

• Circulation of the regular Proof issue 2550 pieces

Description

The South African Mint’s Natura series is one of Africa’s most important modern collector programs. The 2002 Cheetah issue features the elegant predator in two characteristic depictions, setting bold accents with reflective fields and deep matte reliefs. This specimen is graded PF69 Ultra Cameo by NGC, making it an excellent addition to a high-quality Africa or Natura collection.

Technical data

• Country: South Africa

• Year: 2002

• Face value: 100 Rand

• Series: Natura Wild Cats of Africa Cheetah

• Mint: South African Mint

• Material: Gold

• Fineness: .9999

• Weight: 31.1 g / 1 oz

• Diameter: 32.69 mm

• Minting quality: Proof

• Regular Proof Edition: 2550

• Certification: NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo

Front and back

• Obverse: Cheetah looking left with country and date

• Reverse: Cheetah in pose above 1 oz Au 999.9 and R100 below Natura