January 15, 2020
2020 South Africa 2oz Silver Krugerrand Proof NGC PF70 UC FDI Springbok SKU60154
2020 South Africa 2 oz Silver Krugerrand Proof R2 Coin NGC PF70 UC FDI Springbok Label SKU60154. Why order this R2 South Africa 2020 2 oz Silver Krugerrand Proof? In 1967, the South African Mint issue d the first Gold Krugerrands. The series has a fascinating history that includes boycotts that resulted from the issuing nation’s apartheid policy. With the end of apartheid, the coin grew in popularity throughout the world. While many countries issued silver counterparts to their gold coins, South Africa only began doing so when it issued the first ever Silver Krugerrands in 2017 to mark the 50th anniversary of the gold series. This silver proof is now part of that tradition. The coin was struck from 2 oz of. 999 fine silver and is part of a mintage of just 10,000 pieces. Featuring Coert Steynberg’s Exquisite Springbok Design. The obverse features a left-side portrait of one of the most important figures in South African history, Paul Kruger. Kruger was the third President of the South African Republic. Designed by Otto Schultz, the image shows the leader with his characteristic thick, long beard. Along with the portrait are inscriptions of the issuing country’s name in Afrikaans, “SUID-AFRIKA, ” and English, SOUTH AFRICA. On the reverse is springbok antelope, South Africa’s national animal. Coert Steynberg designed the image, in which the graceful creature is shown bounding across the South African plains. Its head is turned slightly to the right of the holder, offering a better look at the animal’s face and horns. The name of the coin, “KRUGERRAND, ” arches over the image, while the date, “2020, ” is split to the left and right of it. Inscriptions on the bottom portion of the rim note the coin’s weight in Afrikaans and English, “FYNSILWER 2 OZ FINE SILVER, ” and its face value, R2. Impeccable PF70 UC FDI with Springbok Label. This coin earned Numismatic Guaranty Corporation’s (NGC’s) highest grade, Proof 70, which is reserved exclusively for coins that appear flawless under 5x magnification. It was also certified Ultra Cameo due to the sharp contrasts between heavily frosted devices and deeply mirrored fields on both of its faces. Finally, the coin was certified First Day of Issue because it was submitted to NGC through an exclusive process. Grading information comes provided on a label that bears an image of a springbok. Add this 2 oz Silver 2020 R2 South Africa Krugerrand Proof to your collection today. Specifications for this 2020 South Africa 2 oz Silver Krugerrand Proof R2 Coin NGC PF70 UC FDI Springbok Label SKU60154. First Day of Issue. South African President Paul Kruger. We cannot make any price adjustments after the sale is complete. Product Photo Policy: MCM attempts to display product images shown on the site as accurately as possible. We take all of our photos in house and due to reflections on the mirrored or proof surfaces of a coin there may appear to be’black’ when there is not. If a coin has a color on it at all it will be described as’colorized’ in the description or title. Due to the large inventory we sell, we use stock photos. Serial numbers will vary from the image shown unless specifically stated in the product listing that the item pictured is the item you will receive. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS POLICY: We are accepting international orders from select countries. These charges are the customer’s responsibility. However, we cannot guarantee this due to the volume of orders we process each day. Beyond the 30-day return period, Company is under no obligation to accept return of any product, but may in its discretion do so pursuant to this policy, for up to one year from the invoice date. ModernCoinMart (MCM) was launched in 2004 and quickly set the standards for online sales of bullion, US coins and world coins. Join over 100,000 loyal customers and feel confident purchasing from a company that’s spent a decade building a solid and stellar reputation trusted and recognized around the world. That’s the MCM way. View more great items. 2017 China Heritage: Kong Mansion 30 g Silver Proof Y10 NGC PF70 UC ER SKU48539. 2019 Switzerland Shooting Festival Thaler Appenzell Silver Proof Coin SKU57708. This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The item “2020 South Africa 2oz Silver Krugerrand Proof NGC PF70 UC FDI Springbok SKU60154″ is in sale since Friday, January 10, 2020. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Africa\South Africa”. The seller is “mcm” and is located in Sarasota, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Fineness: .999
- Denomination: 2 Rand
- Precious Metal Content: 2 oz
- Country/Region of Manufacture: South Africa
- Certification: NGC
- Grade: PR 70
- Year: 2020
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Composition: Silver
- Estimated Mintage: 10,000