South Africa – Krugerrand – 1981 – 1 oz Gold Proof – NGC PF67 Cameo

South Africa – Krugerrand – 1981 – 1 oz Gold Proof – NGC PF67 Cameo

Rare proof copy from 1981 with frosted mirror contrast. NGC graded the coin PF 67 Cameo. According to the NGC Census, there are only 2 Cameo specimens in PF 67, and there is no higher rating in this Cameo category – Top Pop. This makes the issue suitable for both specialized Krugerrand collections and sophisticated collector portfolios.

Highlights

• 1981 Krugerrand 1oz Gold Proof

• NGC PF 67 Cameo

• Top Pop in the category PF 67 Cameo – Population 2

• Cert 8583804-004

• Attractive, collector-relevant early 80s vintage

Technical data

• Country: South Africa

• Year: 1981

• Mint: South African Mint (Pretoria)

• Minting quality: Proof

• Alloy: 22 karat gold – 916.7‰

• Fine weight: 1 oz gold – 31.1035 g

• Gross weight: approx. 33.93 g

• Motif: Paul Kruger (after Otto Schultz) – Springbok (Coert Steynberg)

• Year: 1981

Certification and verification

• Grading: NGC PF 67 Cameo

• NGC Certificate Number: 8583804-004

• NGC Census: In PF 67 Cameo, 2 specimens registered – In Higher Grades, 0 – Top Pop

Numismatic classification

The Krugerrand is considered an icon of modern gold coin history and, in its proof version, forms an independent collecting area. Especially early 1980s vintages often show striking contrasts, which is why higher-rated pieces are specifically sought after. A top-pop specimen within the Cameo category therefore not only underlines the optical quality, but also the relative rarity in the certified stock.