South Africa – Krugerrand – 1998 – 1oz Gold Proof – PCGS PR69 DCAM

South Africa – Krugerrand – 1998 – 1oz Gold Proof – PCGS PR69 DCAM

This is the 1 oz Krugerrand gold coin from 1998 in proof minting quality. The maximum circulation for this year was 1179 copies.

This special edition was certified by PCGS with the grade PR69 DCAM (Deep Cameo), making it one of only four examples with this high grading, and since there is currently no other with a better grading, it is also a top pop.

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 name of the coin is embossed above this motif. The coin’s weight, fineness, and precious metal are also depicted on the obverse of the coin.

Here you can find further details about the 1oz Krugerrand 1998 coin:

Mint: SA Mint
Country: South Africa
Fineness: 0.917
Fine weight: 1 oz
Packaging: PCGS Holder
Edition: 1179
Minting quality: Proof
Other: PCGS PR69 DCAM (Deep Cameo) – Top Pop