2022 South Africa 1 oz Silver Krugerrand Proof Coin GEM Proof in its Original Government Packaging

Why order this 1 oz Silver 2022 South Africa Krugerrand Proof?

The Gold Krugerrand is the grandfather of modern bullion, but collectors had to wait fifty years for a silver counterpart. In 2017, they got their wish as the South African Mint began issuing silver coins with the same iconic designs. This 2022 proof, which is part of a mintage of just 20,000 pieces, would make a beautiful standalone piece or a fantastic addition to any collection of African coins.

• This coin is 1 Rand legal tender in South Africa.
• This coin was struck from 1 oz of .999 fine silver.
• The coin comes form a mintage of 20,000 pieces.
• The Silver Krugerrand Series debuted in 2017 in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Gold Krugerrand.
• This piece was struck at the South African Mint.
• The coin takes its designs from its gold counterpart.
• This piece will arrive in GEM Proof condition.
• This Silver Krugerrand comes in its original mint packaging.

Exquisite Springbok Antelope Design by Coert Steynberg

Obverse: A left-side portrait of Paul Kruger, the third President of the South African Republic, graces the obverse. The image, which shows the pivotal leader in his characteristic long, thick beard, was designed by Otto Schultz. It is joined by inscriptions of the name of the issuing country in Afrikaans, "SUID-AFRIKA," and English, "SOUTH AFRICA."

Reverse: Coert Steynberg's reverse design shows the national symbol of South Africa, a springbok antelope, bounding across the plains of the issuing nation. The image splits the date, "2022," the first two digits of which are on the left and the last two of which are on the right. Rim inscriptions provide the name of the coin, "KRUGERRAND," its metal content in Afrikaans and English, "FYNSILWER 1 OZ FINE SILVER," and its face value, "R1." Coert Steynberg was a famous South African sculptor. He was extremely versatile, working with stone, marble, bronze, copper and wood.

Add this 2022 1 oz Silver South Africa Krugerrand Proof to your collection today.