South Africa – Krugerrand – 2017 – 50th Anniversary – 1oz Proof Gold – NGC PF70 UCAM

South Africa – Krugerrand – 2017 – 50th Anniversary – 1oz Proof Gold – NGC PF70 UCAM

This is the 1 oz Krugerrand gold coin from 2017 in proof quality. This year’s issue is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Krugerrand. For this special year, the coins were also minted with a corresponding “50” as a privy mark .

The special feature of this edition is the certification from the NGC with the maximum value PF70 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 depicts a springbok motif with a stylized South African steppe landscape in the background. Above this motif is engraved “1967 – 2017 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY” and the name of the coin. The coin’s fine weight, fineness and precious metal are also shown on this side of the coin.

Here you can find more details about the Krugerrand 2017 coin:

Mint: SA Mint
Country: South Africa
Fine weight: 1 oz
Gross weight: 33.93g
Fineness: 0.917
Minting quality: Proof
Edition: 5000
Special feature: NGC PF70 UCAM