1902 South African Republic, Pond (Veel Pond) in almost UNC and well struck Rare

Transvaal Boer War gold 'Veld Pond'. Emergency issue 'ZAR 1902' rev 'EEN POND'. Authorized by acting President Schalk Burger, with dies made by PJ Kloppers, struck at Pilgrim's Rest using equipment from a mining engineering/maintenance workshop (thus its 'Veld' or 'Field' Pond nickname). Only around 530 pieces were struck with so many pieces held as souvenirs and with many mounted in jewellery. Weight 8.1 g. Diameter 22.8 mm. References - KM#11, Hern# Z54, Fr# 4