Krugerrand 2006 Mintmark Otto Schultz Berlin 1oz Proof Gold

This is the Krugerrand Launch Set from 2006. This set consists of 2 coins, once from a 2006 Krugerrand 1 oz gold coin and from a silver coin of 925 Stirling silver.

The gold coin:

The obverse of the Krugerrand gold coin features the world-famous portrait of Paul Kruger, after whom the series of Krugerrand coins was named. Paul Kruger, then President of South Africa (1883 to 1902), founded the mint from which the South African Mint emerged.

On the edge of the coin was stamped the country of issue in English and Afrikaans. Below the portrait is the Berlin Mintmark of this special issue and on the shoulder of the portrait is the abbreviation O.S., which stands for Otto Schultz.

The reverse of the Krugerrand gold coin features a springbok motif with a stylized South African steppe landscape in the background. Likewise, the coin’s fine weight, fineness, and precious metal are shown on the obverse of the coin.

The silver coin:

A replica of the original 5 shilling coin from 1892 completes this Krugerrand Launch Set.

The set:

The set is packaged in a beautiful wooden box with the inscription Krugerrand Launch Set. The set also includes a numbered certificate from the SA Mint.

Here are a few details about the launch set:

Year: 2006
Country of issue: South Africa
Mint: SA Mint
Edition: 500 (probably only 369 issued)
Mintmark gold coin: Berlin bear
Mark Letters Gold Coin: O.S. (Otto Schultz)
Additional: Numbered certificate and wooden box