1997 marked the 30th anniversary of the Krugerrand, and interestingly, it was the first year that no bullion Krugerrands were minted. Only 1,663 Proof Krugerrands were produced, along with 330 sets featuring a 30-year anniversary medal. Additionally, 72 Proof Krugerrands were specially released with a SABI SABI mint mark.
One ounce 1997 Proof Krugerrand
As the value of bullion Krugerrands is closely tied to the price of gold, determining the price of a 1997 Proof Krugerrand can be challenging. However, a reasonable estimate would be about 115% of the gold price. Its value increases significantly if sold with the fractional Proof Krugerrands.
1997 | Information |
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Hern's Number | K32 |
Krause-Mishler Number | KM73 |
Designer | CLS Coert Steynberg |
Size Diameter | 32.61 to 32.77 mm |
Thickness | 2.87 to 2.97 mm |
Mintage Proof | 1,663 |
Mintage UNC/Bullion | None |
Weight | 33.9305 g |
Gold Weight | 31.1 g (1 oz) |
Gold Content | 91.667% |
Copper Content | 8.33% |
Reeding | Fine |
Certificate of Origin | Yes |
Frosted | Yes |
Best Known | PR70 |
Half ounce 1997 Proof Krugerrand
The 1997 Krugerrand Proofs were released individually as a 1 oz Proof Krugerrand and a 1/2 oz Proof Krugerrand in SAM Cases. Meanwhile, the 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz Proof Krugerrands were issued together in what was known as a "Pair SAM Case."
1997 | Information |
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Hern's Number | KH10 |
Krause-Mishler Number | KM107 |
Designer | CLS Coert Steynberg |
Size Diameter | 26.93 to 27.07 mm |
Thickness | 2.115 to 2.215 mm |
Mintage Proof | 2,000 |
Mintage UNC/Bullion | 8,707 |
Weight | 16.966 g |
Gold Weight | 15.55 g (1/2 oz) |
Gold Content | 91.667% |
Copper Content | 8.33% |
Reeding | Fine |
Certificate of Origin | Yes |
Frosted | Yes |
Best Known | PR70 |
Quarter ounce 1997 Proof Krugerrand
The 1997 Krugerrand Proofs were released individually as a 1 oz Proof Krugerrand and a 1/2 oz Proof Krugerrand in SAM Cases. Meanwhile, the 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz Proof Krugerrands were issued together in what was known as a "Pair SAM Case."
1997 | Information |
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Hern's Number | KQ10 |
Krause-Mishler Number | KM106 |
Designer | CLS Coert Steynberg |
Size Diameter | 21.94 to 22.06 mm |
Thickness | 1.788 to 1.888 mm |
Mintage Proof | 1,440 |
Mintage UNC/Bullion | None |
Weight | 8.483 g |
Gold Weight | 7.775 g (1/4 oz) |
Gold Content | 91.667% |
Copper Content | 8.33% |
Reeding | Fine |
Certificate of Origin | Yes |
Frosted | Yes |
Best Known | PR70 |
Tenth ounce 1997 Proof Krugerrand
The 1997 Krugerrand Proofs were released as individual 1 oz and 1/2 oz Proof Krugerrands in SAM Cases. Meanwhile, the 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz Proof Krugerrands were issued together in what was known as a "Pair SAM Case."
1997 | Information |
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Hern's Number | KT10 |
Krause-Mishler Number | KM105 |
Designer | CLS Coert Steynberg |
Size Diameter | 16.45 to 16.55 mm |
Thickness | 1.25 to 1.35 mm |
Mintage Proof | 2,410 |
Mintage UNC/Bullion | 21,936 |
Weight | 3.93 g |
Gold Weight | 3.11 g (1/10 oz) |
Gold Content | 91.667% |
Copper Content | 8.33% |
Reeding | Fine |
Certificate of Origin | Yes |
Frosted | Yes |
Best Known | PR70 |