South Africa – Krugerrand – 1997 – 30th Anniversary – 1/2oz Gold Proof – NGC PF69 UCAM

South Africa – Krugerrand – 1997 – 30th Anniversary – 1/2oz Gold Proof – NGC PF69 UCAM

This is the 1/2 oz Krugerrand gold coin from 1997 in Proof/PP (Polished Plate) minting quality as a special edition with the Privy Mark “30th Anniversary” for the 30th anniversary of the Krugerrand.

Only 330 of these coins were ever made.

This issue was graded by NGC with PF69 UCAM (Ultra Cameo).

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 features a springbok motif with a stylized South African steppe landscape in the background. The coin’s fine weight, purity, and precious metal are also depicted on the obverse.

Here you will find further details about the 1997 Krugerrand Proof coin:

Mint: SA Mint
Country: South Africa
Year: 1997
Fine weight: 1/2 oz
Gross weight: 16.97g
Fineness: 0.917
Edition: 330
Minting quality: Proof
Special feature: NGC PF69 UCAM