The Krugerrand bullion coin series had been providing investors with solely gold bullion coins as an option for fifty years. Nevertheless, in celebration of the coin series’ 50th anniversary in 2017, the South African Mint launched a never-before-seen silver variant of the coin. Today, you have the opportunity to get 2017 South African Krugerrand 1 oz Silver Coins in certified condition online from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with an individual NGC protective plastic slab!
• 1^st offering of South African Krugerrand Silver Coins!
• Limited number of certified silver coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The face value of 1 Rand (R1) is backed by the Republic of South Africa.
• Graded SP69 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Early Release.
• On the obverse of the coin is a portrait of Paul Kruger.
• The reverse features a Springbok antelope.

The Krugerrand Series is a gold bullion coin series that was first introduced in 1967 by the South African Mint. It was created as a way to promote the South African gold mining industry and make gold investment accessible to the general public. The coin takes its name from Paul Kruger, the former president of the South African Republic, and features an image of his portrait on the obverse side.

Obverse

On the obverse of 2017 Krugerrand 1 oz Silver Coin, you will find a portrait of Paul Kruger. He is featured here along with inscriptions of SUID AFRIKA and SOUTH AFRICA.

Reverse

The reverse side of the 2017 South African Krugerrand Silver Coin comes with a depiction of the Springbok antelope. This field comes with inscriptions of KRUGERRAND, 2017, FYNSILWER, 1 OZ FINE SILVER R1, and the 50^th-anniversary privy mark.

History

Kruger was a devout Christian and saw himself as a protector of the rights and freedoms of the Boer people. He is often remembered for his efforts to resist British colonialism in South Africa, including his leadership during the Second Boer War.

Ordering

These 2017 South African Krugerrand 1 oz Silver Coins are near-perfect specimens. Coins in this condition have full, original mint luster and no more than two minor flaws. Examples of these flaws are limited to minuscule contact marks or hairlines. Early Release coins are those received for grading within 30 days of issue by the mint.

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