This 1/2 troy ounce gold Krugerrand has a proof condition, the highest quality possible for coins. The coin comes in a presentation box together with the certificate of authenticity. Worldwide only 1.000 coins were made.
Since the introuduction of the gold Krugerrand in 1967, the coin has become one of the most actively traded investment coins in the world.
However, this is not the investment version, but the proof variant of the gold Krugerrand. Proof is the highest quality possible for coins. The upper parts of the coin are matte while the remaining parts are shiny.
The Krugerrand coins have a small amount of copper added for extra strength and a unique coloring. The coin is struck in 22 karat gold, weighs 16.97 grams but contains 1/2 troy ounce (15.55 grams) of pure gold.
The 1/2 troy ounce gold Krugerrand in proof quality comes in a presentation box along with the certificate of authenticity. Worldwide only 1.000 coins are made.
The obverse shows a springbok, the national symbol of South Africa. Around it are the inscriptions 1/2 KRUGERRAND - the name of the coin, 2024 - the year of issue, FYN GOLD 1/2 OZ FINE GOLD - the purity and weight of the coin.
The reverse shows the portrait of Paul Kruger. South Africa's former president who was in power from 1883 to 1900. All around are the inscriptions SUID-AFRIKA and SOUTH AFRICA - the country of origin.