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General Overview
• The South African Gold Krugerrand is widely recognized as the world's first modern gold bullion coin.
• Introduced in 1967 by the South African Mint, it marked the beginning of private gold ownership on a global scale.
• For over a decade, it reigned unchallenged until the arrival of the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf.
• With rich historical and cultural symbolism, the 1 oz Gold Krugerrand remains a cornerstone in any gold investor’s or collector’s portfolio. Coins in this listing are from random years and may show signs of circulation.
Coin Highlights
• Contains 1 Troy oz of 22-karat (.9167) gold
• Produced by the South African Mint
• Legal tender status (but no face value printed)
• Ships in protective plastic flips or tubes of 10
• Obverse features Paul Kruger, statesman of the South African Republic
• Reverse displays the national animal, the springbok antelope
• Random year of issue
• May exhibit signs of handling (light abrasions or wear)
Design Details
• Obverse:
• Features the left-profile bust of Paul Kruger, designed by Otto Schultz.
• Kruger was a key figure in South African history and served as President of the South African Republic for four terms.
• Inscriptions in Afrikaans and English surround the portrait and read “SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA.”
• Reverse:
• Depicts the elegant springbok antelope, designed by Coert Steynberg.
• The image shows the antelope mid-leap across a grassy plain, with the year of issue split on either side.
• Surrounding inscriptions include the word “KRUGERRAND” and the gold weight and purity in both Afrikaans and English.
Specifications
• Year of Issue: Random
• Denomination: Not explicitly stated (legal tender status)
• Condition: Circulated (may show light wear or abrasions)
• Mint Mark: Not Shown
• Manufacturer: South African Mint
• Composition: 91.67% Gold (22-karat)
• Metal Weight: 1 Troy oz
• Diameter: 32.8 mm
• Thickness: 2.84 mm
• Edge Design: Reeded
• Issuing Country: South Africa
• Series: South African Krugerrand
• Packaging Type: Plastic Flip or Tube (10 coins)
• Inner Pack: 10 coins
• Outer Pack: 500 coins
• Capsule Size: 32 mm
• Package Dimensions: 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.1 in
• Certificate of Authenticity (CoA): Not Included
Weight | 1 oz |
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