For 50 years, the South African Mint issued the Krugerrand coinage only in gold with various weights to choose from when buying gold. In 2017, the South African Mint introduced its first-ever Silver Krugerrand as part of the 50th-anniversary offering of Krugerrand coinage. The silver coin returns in 2018 with a proof offering available to collectors. Right now, 2018 1 oz Proof South African Silver Krugerrand Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Coins arrive inside of commemorative display boxes with a Certificate of Authenticity!
- 2nd-ever release of a Silver Krugerrand coin!
- Limited mintage of only 15,000 coins!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
- On the obverse is the image of Paul Kruger, former President of the South African Republic.
- The reverse side of the coin includes the Springbok antelope, the national symbol of South Africa.
Each 2018 1 oz Proof South African Silver Krugerrand Coin represents the second-ever release of the Krugerrand in silver from the South African Mint. The coins available in this listing are available only for a limited time while the low mintage lasts. Each coin is housed within a protective display box and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity with purchase.
These 2018 Proof South African Silver Krugerrand Coins are struck on specially polished blanks, which results in a beautiful frost on the design elements of the coin and a mirrored, clear background field.
All South African Silver Krugerrand Coins represent a rare offering from the South African Mint. The coins were originally intended for release only in 2017 to commemorate the Gold Krugerrand’s 50th-anniversary issue, but the popularity of the coins resulted in a second proof striking for collectors who couldn’t get their hands on a silver coin during the 50th-anniversary issue.
On the obverse of all 2018 1 oz Proof South African Silver Krugerrand coin, you’ll find the image of Paul Kruger. Born Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger, he was better known to a generation of Dutch-descended South African farmers as Oom Paul, or Uncle Paul, for his support of the Boer cause in South Africa during the Boer Wars with Great Britain.
The reverse of the Proof South African Silver Krugerrand coin features the Springbok antelope. The antelope has featured on the reverse along with Kruger’s effigy on the obverse since 1967 when the first Gold Krugerrands were issued. The Springbok antelope design comes from Coert Steynberg.
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