2022 South Africa 1 oz Gold Krugerrand Proof Coin Scarce and Unique Coin Division NGC PF70UC FDP One of the First 70 Struck Honey Mamabolo

Why buy this 1 oz Gold 2022 South Africa Krugerrand Proof?

The Gold Krugerrand has a special place in the psyche of collectors throughout the world, as it is the grandfather of modern bullion. The Krugerrand was the first modern annual bullion issue and has a unique and trouble past that is tied to the country's now abandoned apartheid policy. This gold coin's stunning beauty adds to the coin's unique allure. This proof, one of the first 70 struck, is sure to be a prized part of a collection for decades to come.

• This coin lacks a face value, but it is legal tender in South Africa.
• This issue was struck from 1 oz of .9167 fine gold.
• This proof is part of a mintage of just 1,000 pieces.
• This is the proof version of the grandfather of modern bullion coins.
• The Krugerrand series dates back to 1967.
• Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded this piece Proof 70.
• NGC certified this coin Ultra Cameo and First Day of Production.
• NGC certified that this coin was one of the first 70 struck.
• The label on which grading information is provided was hand signed by Honey Mamabolo, the new managing director of the South African Mint.

Obverse: Gracing the coin's obverse is a left-side portrait of the third President of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger. The image, which was designed by Otto Schultz, depicts him with his characteristic long, thick beard.

Reverse: A springbok antelope bounds across the South African plains in Coert Steynberg's reverse design. The animal is the symbol of the issuing nation. The date, "2022," is split by the creature, with the first two digits to the left and the last two to the right. Inscribed above is the name of the coin, "KRUGERRAND," while below are inscriptions of its metal content in Afrikaans and English, "FYNGOUD 1 OZ FINE GOLD." Coert Steynberg was a prolific medalist and sculptor. He won numerous awards and worked with such diverse materials as bronze, copper, marble, stone, and wood.

Flawless PF70-UC FDP One of the First 70 Struck with Honey Mamabolo Signed Label

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded this piece Proof 70, which indicates that it looks perfect even under 5x magnification. The grading company also certified the coin Ultra Cameo and First Day of Production. The latter is only given to coins that were submitted for grading through a particular process, while the former credits the coin for exhibiting sharp contrasts between heavily frosted devices and deeply mirrored fields. NGC also certified that this piece was one of the first 70 struck. Grading information comes on a label that Honey Mamabolo, the new managing director of the South African Mint, hand signed.

Don't miss your chance to own this 2022 1 oz Gold South Africa Krugerrand Proof.