South Africa – Krugerrand – 1985 – 1oz Gold Proof – PCGS PR69 DCAM

South Africa – Krugerrand – 1985 – 1oz Gold Proof – PCGS PR69 DCAM

This is the 1 oz Krugerrand gold coin from 1985 in proof minting quality. The maximum print run for this year was 10224 copies.

This special edition was certified by PCGS with the grade PR69 DCAM (Deep Cameo), making it one of only 7 examples with this high grading and the second best in the PCGS census.

Front:

The obverse of the Krugerrand gold coin features the world-famous portrait of Paul Kruger, after whom the Krugerrand coin series is named. Paul Kruger, then President of South Africa (1883 to 1902), founded the mint from which the South African Mint emerged. The issuing country is engraved on the edge of the coin in English and Afrikaans.

Back:

The reverse of the Krugerrand gold coin depicts a springbok motif with a stylized South African steppe landscape in the background. Above this motif is embossed the name of the coin. Likewise, the fine weight of the coin, the fineness and the precious metal are depicted on the obverse of the coin.

Here you can find further details about the 1oz Krugerrand 1985 coin:

Mint: SA Mint
Country: South Africa
Fineness: 0.917
Fine weight: 1 oz
Packaging: PCGS Holder
Circulation: 10224
Minting quality: Proof
Other: PCGS PR69 DCAM (Deep Cameo)