South Africa - Krugerrand 1oz GoldThe Krugerrand is a South African gold coin. Weighing one troy ounce (33.93g), it is one of the World's most famous bullion gold coins. It's price is usually tightly bound to the gold spot price. It was first launched in 1967 and by 1980 it had 90% of the global gold coin market.
Main section for individual coins: Krugerrands
Years minted: 1967 - present
The name is derived from a combination of Kruger (the former South-African president depicted on the obverse) and Rand, the South African unit of currency.
The design of the coin is fairly consistant over the years and usually only varies in a few mintmarks. Available as bullion and proof, with a family of sizes although the 1oz if the most famous.
The reverse shows the springbok, a medium sized antelope indigenous in South Africa and is a common symbol of the country.
The obverse shows the portrait of the eponymous Paulus ("Paul") Kruger (1825-1904) who was President of the South African Republic from 1883 to 1900. Kruger was one of the key people in 19th century South Africa.Images supplied and used by permission of M J Hughes Coins.
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The South African Mint
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 | 1oz Krugerrand Gold Coin Best Value £ 3,621.00 |
 | 1/20th Gold Proof Krugerrand 50th Special Edition, scarce. In a slab capsule £ 215.01 |
 | 1967 Gold 1oz 24K-P MOST FAMOUS Krugerrand Coin South Africa BOX & COA MUST SEE! £ 35.00 |
 | Gold Plated 1oz 24K Krugerrand Coin South Africa in capsule Fantastic Quality £ 10.70 |
 | 1/10th oz Gold Krugerrand Coin – Each £ 399.99 |
 | 5 X FIVE KRUGERRAND SOUTH AFRICA 1974 1OZ GOLD COINS WITH CARD & CASE £ 127.00 |
 | 1/10 Oz Krugerrand Gold Coin 1985 3.32g Fine Gold £ 363.70 |
 | 5 X FIVE KRUGERRAND SOUTH AFRICA 2021, 67, 20, 78 1OZ GOLD COINS & CARD & CASE £ 127.00 |
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Remember 1967 ?
The monarch was Elizabeth II and Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour). Parliament decided to nationalize 90% of the British steel industry. UK applies for EEC membership although Charles de Gaulle vetoed it again. The QE2 is launched. The Concorde supersonic aircraft was unveiled in Toulouse, France. The Grand National was won by 100-1 outsider Foinavon after a pile up at one fence. Donald Campbell was killed trying to break the speed record on Coniston Water. Sandie Shaw sang Puppet on a String for UK's first win in the Eurovision Song Contest. The Beatles released their album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Wimbledon is televised in colour for the first time. Patrick McGoohan's The Prisoner was first broadcast in the UK on ITV.
Category: Gold Coins
This category is gold coins from around the World. Gold is a good investment and time and time again it has shown its durability even in difficult times. If you are buying gold coins as an investment, check which coins will give you the best tax advantages.Which Mint: The South African Mint
The South African Mint Company Limited is the official mint of the Republic of South Africa. Headquarters are in Centurion, Gauteng Province near Pretoria. The mint manufactures coins on behalf of the South African Reserve BankCountry of Origin: South Africa
South Africa is officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA) It is the southernmost country in Africa.The coins of the South African rand are part of the physical form of South Africa's currency, the South African rand. In 1961, South Africa replaced the pound with a decimal currency: 100 cents (100c) = 1 rand (R1), 1 rand being valued at 10 shillings and 1 cent at 1.2 pence.
The Krugerrand is one of the World's most famous gold coins, being 1oz of fine gold.