The South African Mint issued a one ounce gold proof "Protea" coins to commemorate the Mining Industry in S.A, unfortunately we do not have the box or certificate.
Description
Obverse
The obverse shows a Protea flower. The legend reads:
SUID AFRIKA
SOUTH AFRICA
1999
Reverse
The reverse of the coin portrays an underground miner at the rock face. The legend reads:
PROTEA
The Protea Series
The South African Mint produces a series of "Protea" coins, starting in 1986, in two different sizes, one ounce and tenth ounce.Please see our separate page of South Africa Protea Information
, which contains history and specifications.
Low Mintages All of the Protea series have relatively low mintage figures, which often enhances their attraction for collectors, and also for their "second-hand" value.
Protea or Not Protea? A number of the coins in the protea series do not feature a protea anywhere in their design or inscription, but the South African Mint describe them as belonging to the protea series. There is also an "Ounce" or "One Ounce" coin which preceeded the Proteas in 1985.
Technical Specifications
| Size | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
One Ounce
|
32.70 | 33.93 | .9166 | 31.104 | 1.0000 |
Notes
Diameter = diameter in millimetres
Gold Grams = Actual fine gold content in grams
Gold Ounces = Actual fine gold content in troy ounces
Individual Proofs
| Date | Description | Mintage |
| 1999 | The Mining Industry in South Africa | 641 |
Key to Table Mintage: Most recent figures quoted in Krause.
One Ounce
Please check our Standard Terms for Bullion Coins
.
You may wish to use our Order Form UK
Order Form USA
.
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10, Insured Shipping $20
Canada Airmail $15, Insured Shipping $30
Obverse of 1999 South African One Ounce Protea - The Mining Industry in S.A.
Reverse of 1999 South African One Ounce Protea - The Mining Industry in S.A.
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