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You get the exact one shown here: certification # 2786602-011 2011 SOUTH AFRICA 1 RAND COETZEE NGC - S1R NGC MS68 It's difficult to get this coin in a high grade. I've sent in four of these and never got over MS67. I ended up buying this one and have subsequently upgraded again (at a cost of $420 after shipping). So, yeah, this MS68 is considered a high grade and to get one graded higher you need the big bucks. In general terms, the Uncirculated version of the silver R1 coins have much lower mintages and often times they are worth far more than a proof coin of similar or even higher grade. Many of the uncirculated R1 coins have mintages below 1000 and some mintages are less than 200. Even in modern times the S. African Mint strikes the uncirculated R1 in very low mintages. It is rare to see an uncirculated silver R1 coin that is dated between 1992 and 2014 to be listed on ebay and that includes both graded and un-graded coins. Another thing to realize is that most of the uncirculated coins do not grade well. This is partly because the coins released and sold by the mint were in pouches without being in a capsule. Not many of these get graded, either. Many coins have MS69 or MS68 as the top population. Collecting the uncirculated Silver 1 Rand coins can be a rewarding challenge. |