This is a 1974 Gold Graded 1 oz Krugerrand Coin South African Mint PCGS - UNC that features the iconic springbok reverse design of the antelope that is found in Africa.
Slabbed and graded by expert numismatists at the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) as a Gem Uncirculated on both sides of the coin.
This coin was retreaved from Ground Floor Zero from the World Trade Centre after the 9/11 attacks.
The coins are produced by The South African Mint and the Rand Refinery.
This Krugerrand bullion coin has a mintage of 3,204,000,
See our 1 Ounce Krugerrand Collection.
A gem uncirculated coin is usually equivalent to the following numerical grades, MS-65, or MS-66. Additionally, superb gem uncirculated coins can have a numerical grade of MS-67, MS-68. and MS-69. To learn more about coin grading we recommend you read our coin grading blog.
At Chards we are increasingly asked for dates of Krugers. To meet this demand, we have therefore attempted to retain at least one of each date in stock. To learn more about Krugerrand mintages you can read our Krugerrand mintages and dates blog.
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Paul Kruger facing left, President of the South African Republic (1883-1900). The legend of the coin reads as:
SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA
The reverse features the springbok depiction that was designed by Coert Steynberg the renowned South African sculptor, and medallist. Also, the coin bears an inscription that reads as:
KRUGERRAND
1974
FYNGOUD 1OZ FINE GOLD
The initials 'CLS' can be seen underneath the Krugerrand design.
Metal | Gold |
Diameter | 32.69mm |
Weight / Size | 1 Ounce |
Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 1 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.917 / 22 |
Mintage Figure | 3,203,000 |
Date | 1974 |
Obverse Designer | Otto Schultz |
Reverse Designer | Coert Steynberg |
Mint / Brand | South African Mint |
Country | South Africa |
Date | Obverse | Reverse | Price |
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30 July 2023 | UNC | UNC | £1,578.53 |
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Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.
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If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item, it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes; therefore, some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.
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