1 Ounce (Groot Trek 150 Years) 1988 front 1 Ounce (Groot Trek 150 Years) 1988 back
1 Ounce (Groot Trek 150 Years) 1988 photo
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1 Ounce Groot Trek 150 Years

1988 year
Gold (.917) 33.93 g 32.69 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Currency
Protea (1986-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
33.93 g
Diameter
32.69 mm
Thickness
2.92 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#341535
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

3 Arrow with wagon wheel, writing around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GROOT TREK
1 OZ FYN
GOUD
PROTEA
1 FINE GOLD
1838
1988

Engraver: Gert Richards

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Groot Trek 150 Years coin was designed by South African artist, Coert Steynberg, and features a depiction of a Voortrekker wagon and oxen on the obverse side, with the reverse side featuring the coat of arms of South Africa. The coin was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Great Trek, a significant event in South African history that took place from 1835 to 1840.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988  2956 - - - - - -

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