There are two finishes offered for the South African Krugerrand Bullion coins: Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof. The minting process, of these coins, varies slightly depending on the ideal finish of the coin. The Proof South African Krugerrand has been minted alongside its Brilliant Uncirculated counterpart, including the 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz versions as well.
The Republic of South Africa desired the Proof Krugerrands to be more of a collector's item, rather than a bullion investment. They took great care to make sure the South African Proof Krugerrands stood out from the bullion version. The Brilliant Uncirculated South African Krugerrands were minted with 160 serrations around the edge of the coin and over 200 serrations on the proof coin. The amount of serrations are unique to the South African Krugerrand, making counterfeiting almost impossible for these coins.
