TRIPLE PROOFS: 1988 Set of Three R1 Proofs (Huguenot, Diaz & Great Trek)

This ultra scarce TRIPLE Proof set with an issue of less than 3 500 sets, commemorates the 500 years since the landing of the Portuguese under Bartholomew Diaz at the southern tip of Africa in 1488, the landing of the French Huguenots at the Cape of Good Hope in 1688, and the 150 years since the start of the Great Trek by the Voortrekkers in 1838 to the northern parts of South Africa.

This ultra scare triple silver Proofs are set in the official plush blue velvet SA Mint Box. Very high Catalogue value here. A set for the true South African Coin Connoisseur.

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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. 

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