Why order this 2 oz Gold 2022 South Africa Krugerrand Proof?
The Gold Krugerrand has a special place in the psyche of collectors around the world. This gold coin is considered the grandfather of modern bullion, the first gold bullion coin among the many coins issued annually today. This 2 oz proof is a limited mintage issue that is sure to hold a special place in any collection.
- This coin is legal tender in South Africa.
- This piece was struck from 2 oz of .9167 fine gold.
- This coin is a product of the South African Mint.
- Just 400 of these coins were struck.
- The Krugerrand Series dates back to 1967 and is considered the grandfather of modern bullion.
- Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded this piece Proof 70.
- NGC certified this coin Ultra Cameo (UC) and First Day of Production (FDP).
- Grading information is provided on a label that was hand signed by South African Mint Managing Director Honey Mamabolo.
- This piece comes set in a black core holder.
Classic Springbok Antelope by Coert Steynberg
Obverse: The coin's obverse bears a left-side portrait of Paul Kruger, the third President of the South African Republic. He is shown with his characteristic long, thick beard. Arching over him are inscriptions of the name of the issuing country in both Afrikaans, "SUID-AFRIKA," and English, "SOUTH AFRICA."
Reverse: Coert Steynberg's reverse design features a springbok antelope, the national symbol of South Africa. The animal splits the first and last two digits of the date, "2022." Rim inscriptions include the name of the coin, "KRUGERRAND," and and the coin's weight in English and Afrikaans, "FYNGOUD 2 OZ FINE GOLD." Coert Steynberg was a prolific artist. He sculpted works of wood, copper, bronze, and marble.
Flawless PF70 UC FDP - One of the First 40 Issued with Black Core Holder and Honey Mamabolo Signed Label
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) provided this coin's grading information on a label that was hand signed by the new Managing Director of the South African Mint, Honey Mamabolo. NGC graded the coin Proof 70, thus indicating that it appears perfect to the naked eye. NGC also certified this piece Ultra Cameo (UC) and First Day of Production (FDP). The UC designation credits the coin with exhibiting particularly sharp contrasts between heavily frosted devices and deeply mirrored fields, while the FDP certification indicates that NGC has also certified these specimens as among the first coins to be struck by SA Mint on September 21, 2021 – the first official day of production! ModernCoinMart has exclusivity on 2022 2oz Gold Krugerrand Proof struck on the First Day of Production. The coin comes set in a black core holder and arrives in a deluxe wooden presentation case along with a numbered certificate of authenticity and its original box from the mint.
Don't miss your chance to own this Proof 2022 South Africa 2 oz Gold Krugerrand.
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