South Africa – Krugerrand – 2016 – 1oz Gold Proof – First Releases – NGC PF70 UCAM

South Africa – Krugerrand – 2016 – 1oz Gold Proof – First Releases – NGC PF70 UCAM

This is the 1 oz Krugerrand gold coin from 2016 in proof quality. The maximum mintage for this year was 1,031 pieces.

This special edition was certified as a First Release by the NGC with the maximum grade PF70 UCAM (Ultra Cameo), making it one of only 71 copies and therefore of course 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.

The gold coin is packaged in a box and comes with a certificate.

Here you can find further details about the 1oz Krugerrand 2016 coin:

Mint: SA Mint
Country: South Africa
Fineness: 0.917
Fine weight: 1 oz
Packaging: Box/NGC Holder
Edition: 71 / 1031
Minting quality: Proof
Other: NGC PF70 UCAM (Ultra Cameo)