Why purchase this 1 oz Gold 2021 South Africa Krugerrand - Big 5 Buffalo Privy Proof?
In 2021, the South African Mint concludes its Big 5 Series, which features coins for each of the five most dangerous African animals to hunt on foot. Along with each release in the series, the mint issued a Gold Krugerrand with a privy of the corresponding animal. This coin, which is part of a mintage of just 100 pieces, is perfect for enthusiasts of the prestigious series.
- This coin is part of a mintage of just 100 pieces.
- This coin was struck at the South African Mint from 1 oz of .9999 fine gold.
- This coin bears an African Buffalo privy on its reverse.
- This piece was released in association with the final issue in the Big 5 Series.
- The Gold Krugerrand dates back to 1967 when it first was issued.
- Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded this coin Proof 70.
- NGC certified this piece Ultra Cameo.
Classic Paul Kruger Design by Otto Schultz
Obverse: The coin's obverse bears Otto Schultz's famous left-side portrait of Paul Kruger. Kruger was the third President of the South African Republic. Joining the effigy are inscriptions of the name of the issuing country in Afrikaans, "SUID-AFRIKA," and English, "SOUTH AFRICA." The special Big 5 African Buffalo privy mark appears on this face of the coin.
Reverse: On the reverse is Coert Steynberg's iconic springbok antelope design in which the country's national symbol springs across the plains. The date is split, with the first two digits to the left of the animal and the last to to the right of it. Rim inscriptions note the name of the coin, "KRUGERRAND," and its weight in Afrikaans and English, "FYNGOUD 1 OZ FINE GOLD."
Impeccable PF70 UC FDI
This coin received a Proof 70 grade from the experts at Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). That grade indicates that the coin appears flawless even under 5x magnification. NGC also certified the coin Ultra Cameo, which indicates that it exhibits particularly sharp contrasts between deeply mirrored fields and heavily frosted devices. This coin was also designated First Day of Issue, which is only possible for coins that were submitted for grading through an exclusive process.
Don't miss your chance to own this South Africa 2021 1 oz Gold Krugerrand - Big 5 Buffalo Privy Proof.
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