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1900 South Africa 1 Pond Gold Coin - 22ct Gold

Currency:NZD Category:Collectibles Start Price:10.00 NZD
1900 South Africa 1 Pond Gold Coin - 22ct Gold
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1900 South Africa 1 Pond Gold Coin (Perfect Fake) - 1900 Kruger Pond also known as the Perfect Fake as it is supposed to be better than the original. It is very noticeable as at first it just looks so good. However on closer inspection the reverse is not central in the die and the top half of the coin is missing. Where the Perfect Fake gets its name from is the eagles chest is perfect, even better than the 1892 Kruger Pond.

However not all is lost as It is an important part of South Africa ZAR coin history. The dies where "removed from the Mint" and worked on. The resultant 1900 Kruger Pond coins were originally passed off as the new found Kruger millions. At some point it was found out that they were in fact forgeries of the "Loaned out dies". The culprits were caught and dealt with.

This is in uncirculated condition and still beautifully displays the design despite being minted more than 115 years ago.

Coin Highlights:

Contains .2352 oz actual Gold weight.
Obverse: Depicts a bust of Paul Kruger, first president of South Africa.
Reverse: South African coat of arms with date and value.