South Africa – 2024 – Krugerrand – 2 oz – Gold – Proof – PCGS PR69DCAM

South Africa – 2024 – Krugerrand 2 oz – Gold – Proof – PCGS PR69DCAM – Cert 55988454

This impressive 2-ounce gold coin from South Africa was issued in 2024 as a Krugerrand in proof quality. This issue belongs to the modern large-format Krugerrand series and combines the world-renowned classic Krugerrand design with a very low mintage of only 400 pieces.

The obverse features a portrait of Paul Kruger, the former president of the South African Republic and namesake of the Krugerrand. The bilingual country name “SUID-AFRIKA – SOUTH AFRICA” encircles the portrait. The reverse depicts the leaping springbok, the classic Krugerrand motif, flanked by the split year of issue, “2024”. Below the motif is the weight inscription “FYNGOUD 2 OZ FINE GOLD”, indicating that the coin is a 2-ounce gold issue.

The Krugerrand is traditionally made of 22-karat gold with a fineness of 916.7/1000. The copper content gives the coin its characteristic warm, slightly reddish gold hue. At the same time, the pure gold content remains exactly at 2 ounces of gold, while the gross weight, due to the alloy, is 67.86 grams.

This particular coin is especially attractive due to its PCGS certification of PR69DCAM . This places it just one grade below the theoretical maximum grade of PR70 . The designation DCAM also refers to the pronounced cameo contrast between the mirrored fields and the matte relief areas, a crucial quality characteristic, especially in high-quality proof coins.

With a diameter of 40 mm and a fine gold content of 2 ounces, this issue is significantly more substantial than the classic 1-ounce Krugerrand. At the same time, with a mintage of only 400 pieces worldwide, it is considerably more limited. This makes the 2024 2-oz issue particularly suitable for collectors of modern Krugerrand gold coins, for enthusiasts of large-format proof coins, and for collections focusing on rare South African gold coins.

Technical data

Country: South Africa
Year: 2024
Coin type: Krugerrand
Fine weight: 2 oz gold
Material: Gold
Fineness: 916.7/1000
Gross weight: 67.86 g
Fine weight in grams: 62.207 g
Diameter: 40 mm
Minting quality: Proof
Mintage: 400
Mint: South African Mint
Obverse: Portrait of Paul Kruger with “SUID-AFRIKA – SOUTH AFRICA”
Reverse: Springbok with the year 2024 and weight indication “FYNGOUD 2 OZ FINE GOLD”
Designer Avers: Otto Schultz
Designer lapel: Coert Steynberg
Certification: PCGS PR69DCAM
Cert number: 55988454