South Africa – 2017 – Natura Coert Steynberg Springbok – 1 oz Gold – NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo – 4603655-059

The 2017 South African Natura gold coin combines two historical springbok depictions by Coert Steynberg with a special signature variant. This particular example bears the NGC certification number 4603655-059 and has been awarded the perfect grade PF70 Ultra Cameo .

One side of the coin depicts a springbok. The clean, minimalist design is complemented by the inscription “South Africa 2017” . The opposite side shows a leaping springbok against a stylized South African landscape.

Below the leaping springbok is the engraved signature of Coert Steynberg . On this special issue, it serves as a privy mark and is the key feature that distinguishes this coin from the regular Natura issue without a signature.

The inscription around the edge refers to Coert Steynberg and the years 1947 to 2017. It commemorates the historical development of the springbok motif, which became one of the most recognizable symbols of South African coinage.

The coin is minted from 999.9 fine gold and contains 1 oz of pure gold . The proof minting process creates a mirrored surface and a distinctly matte finish on the designs. This makes the fine details of the springbok and the engraved signature stand out particularly clearly.

NGC grades this coin PF70 Ultra Cameo . PF70 signifies a coin with no discernible flaws under the prescribed magnification. The term Ultra Cameo describes the exceptionally strong contrast between the mirrored fields and the frosted motifs.

The NGC label lists the coin simply under the general designation “2017 Natura S. Africa G100R Springbok” . The special variant with the Coert-Steynberg signature is not mentioned separately on the label. However, the engraved signature is clearly visible below the leaping springbok.

This NGC Census entry lists 158 specimens in PF70 Ultra Cameo . No higher-grade specimens exist. The coin therefore holds Top Pop status.

This issue combines South African coinage history, the classic springbok motif, the special Coert Steynberg signature, 1 oz of fine gold and the perfect NGC rating in an exceptional modern collector’s item.

Product data

Country: South Africa
Year of publication: 2017
Series: Natura
Subject: Springbok
Nominal value: 100 Rand
Material: Gold
Fineness: 999.9/1000
Fine gold weight: 1 oz
Weight: 31,107 g
Diameter: 32.69 mm
Minting quality: Proof
Mint: South African Mint
Special feature: Embossed Coert-Steynberg signature as a privy mark
Certification: NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
NGC certificate number: 4603655-059
NGC population under this label: 158 specimens in PF70 Ultra Cameo
Rated higher: 0
Population Status: Top Pop
Side 1 of the coin: Springbok with the inscription “South Africa 2017”
Side 2 of the coin: Leaping springbok with Coert-Steynberg signature, dates 1947 to 2017 and denomination R100