South African Gold Coins Krugerrand

They feature the south african republic s first president paul kruger.

South african gold coins krugerrand.

South african gold krugerrand coins. More south african krugerrands have been purchased than all other 1 oz gold coins available on the market. The krugerrand ˈ k r uː ɡ ə r æ n d. Get all information on the price of krugerrand 1 oz including news charts and realtime quotes.

On the reverse a springbok which is the national animal and the date of minting appear. It contains one troy ounce of pure gold along with an alloy of 2 826 grams of copper. The magic and majesty of coins. 1 troy oz gold south african krugerrand coins was first conceptualized in 1964 as a legal tender bullion coin marked only with its weight in gold.

This 22 karat coin consists of one troy ounce of pure gold and carries with it the liquidity portability and allure a gold coin can offer. Gold south african krugerrand price charts. The gold krugerrand is prized around the world with a highly sought after design inspired by history. Krugerrand 1 oz price.

The south african krugerrand is prized as one of the world s oldest and most recognizable gold bullion coins its pioneering example as the first gold bullion coin accessible to everyone puts the krugerrand on the pedestal of history and makes it an essential addition for coin collectors and investors. Whether bullion proof rare numismatics or modern works of art there is a coin for everyone. Originally minted in 1967 this beautiful gold south african krugerrands coin comes from the south african mint. The coin was created as a means for the private ownership of south african gold bullion coins by the general public and was first minted at the south african mint on july 3 1967.

Krugerrands have a diameter of 32 6mm a thickness of 2 74mm and a fineness of 9167. The south african gold krugerrand is a legal tender coin issued by south africa weighing 33 93 grams or 1 0909 troy ounces of 22 karat gold. ˈkrœjərˌrant is a south african coin first minted on 3 july 1967 to help market south african gold and produced by rand refinery and the south african mint. The beauty and art of coins soon evolved as collectors found value beyond the precious metal content.

The south african gold krugerrand coin is one of the most trusted and sought after gold bullion coins in our industry. Coins date back to around 700bc where they were used initially as a currency for trades.