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South Africa Gold
1972 Gold Proof 1 Rand
22 Carat Gold
The country had a long tradition of gold coinage going back to the days of the Boer Republic through the years of the Union to the present.
Gold 1 Rands were produced from 1961 to 1983 when they were superseded by the 1/10 oz Krugerrand which was introduced in 1980.
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The obverse pictures a half facing bust of Jan van Riebeck (Born 1619 - Died 1689), founder of the first Dutch settlements in South Africa in 1652 , with the nation's motto in both Afrikaans and English.
The reverse features a springbok with the nation's name in the two languages, the date above the springbok, and the denomination below.
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| Composition: | .917 Gold |
| Gold Content: | 0.1177 oz |
| Edge: | Reeded |
| Weight: | 3.991 grams |
| Size: | 19.00 mm |
| Finish: | Proof |
| Chard Tax Free Gold | |
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