Krugerrand 2014 Annual Gold Coin Set 20 Years of Democracy Proof

Krugerrand 2014 Proof - 20th Anniversary of Freedom and Democracy

The luxury Krugerrand gold coin set, issued in 2014 by the Bank of South Africa, is dedicated to the famous South African gold investment coin of the same name, which was first minted in 1967 and has become one of the most sought after investment coins in the world! The set is also issued to commemorate the 20th anniversary of South Africa's first democratic elections on 27 April 1994.
This unique set contains three Krugerrand gold coins weighing 1/2 Oz, 1/4 Oz, 1/10 Oz in Proof quality. The set also includes a rectangular silver coloured medal - South African 20 Years of Democracy 1994 - 2014.

The reverse side of the gold coins is dedicated to South Africa's national animal, the Bouncing Antelope or Springbok. It leaps across a plain dotted with Aloe claviflora. This plant is widespread in the dry interior of South Africa. The initials of the designer, Coert Steynberg, are shown to the right below the motif. The upper circle is decorated with the name of the coin ''KRUGERRAND'', while the lower circle shows the weight of the gold contained in Afrikaans and English. The year of issue, divided into tens, is placed on the sides of the antelope.
The reverse of the silver medal depicts a coloured flag of South Africa. The inscription ''SOUTH AFRICA'' appears at the bottom, above which are the flowers of the African Protea royal bush together with the initials of the designer M.J. Scheepers, ''MJS''.

The obverse of the gold coins bears a portrait of Paul Kruger, former President of South Africa, designed by Otto Schultz. The combination of Kruger's name and the South African currency unit Rand gave rise to the coin's name. The portrait is accompanied by the country of origin ''SUID-AFRICA'' in Afrikaans and ''SOUTH AFRICA'' in English.
The obverse of the silver medal shows a drawing of a leaping antelope in raised relief, which is repeated as the background. On the sides of the animal, the purity of the medal and the initials of the artist V.L Chipa ''VLC'' are given. The lower side bears the inscription ''20 YEARS OF DEMICRACY 1994 - 2014''.

The set comes in a luxury wooden box along with a numbered certificate of authenticity, in a very limited edition of only 300 pieces for the whole world!