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 Krugerrand Named in
- His Honor
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- Stephanes Johnannes Paulus Kruger (1824-1904).
South African Boer Statesman and
President of Transvaal. Fought the Zulus and became Commandant
General of the Transvaal forces in 1884. Last President of Transvaal
(1883-1900). Sought refuge in Europe after the English defeated
the Boers. His body was returned to Pretoria for burial in 1905.
The South African 1 ounce Krugerrand is named in his honor and
his image appears on the coin.
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- A beautiful bold Signature, as
President, affixed to a small black and white formal portrait,
"SJP Kruger". According to Wes Marens only five
known signed photographs of Kruger are known to exist.
In fine condition. $550.00
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