Krugerrand 1 oz 2020 VE-Day Proof Gold Coin SA Mint South Africa

May 8, 1945 is a very special day for all times. The day that marks the end of World War 2. In English, this is also called Victory in Europe Day, VE-Day for short. To celebrate this day and the 75th anniversary, the SA Mint has issued a very special set in 2020.

The set includes a 2020 1oz Gold Krugerrand Proof with a special VE-Day Privy Mintmark. This shows the year 1945 in Roman numerals. The beautifully designed and crafted wooden box also features a sterling silver medallion with the inscription “Seventy Fifth, Commemoration, Victory in Europe”. The medallion itself is designed in a style that is intentionally reminiscent of a military award.

The mintage for this set was severely limited by the SA Mint. Only 150 copies were issued worldwide. Now with us you can buy one of them.

Front:

The obverse of the Krugerrand gold coin features the world-famous portrait of Paul Kruger, after whom the series of Krugerrand coins was named. Paul Kruger, then President of South Africa (1883 to 1902), founded the mint from which the South African Mint emerged. On the edge of the coin was stamped the country of issue in English and Afrikaans.

Back cover:

The reverse of the Krugerrand gold coin features a springbok motif with a stylized South African steppe landscape in the background. Likewise, the coin’s fine weight, fineness, and precious metal are shown on the obverse of the coin.

Here you can find more details about the Krugerrand 2020 VE-Day Set:

Mint: SA Mint
Country: South Africa
Fine weight: 1 oz
Gross weight: 33,93g
Fineness: 0.917
Packing: Case
Edition: 150
Minting quality: Proof
Feature: set with medallion in the style of a military award