1988 Silver R1 PROOF (Great Trek)

This stunning large Silver Proof R1 commemorates the 150 years since the start of the Great Trek by the Voortrekkers in 1838 to the northern parts of South Africa and comes with the official SA Mint blue box. It is stunningly toned in shades of blue, yellow and purple. Magnificent!

Please note the following before bidding: Toning is absolutely a natural process for especially Silver (but also other metals) to protect itself.  Some unscrupulous dealers even tone their coins by unnatural processes to enhance them; even baking them in ovens, as many collectors, (especially in the USA) prefer toned coins because they believe it indicates age and authenticity. Where toning occurs on my sets, they were NOT artificially toned: - this is guaranteed 100%. Also, if you think that toned coins are ‘dirty’ or ‘unnatural’ or whatever, do not bid on my sets. But please remember that toning is a natural process (nature’s way) for coins to protect themselves. 

  Authenticity is guaranteed 100%. Let’s start the bidding with a zero reserve.

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