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Gold Coins. The history of the Krugerrand Gold coin, as well as the
Krugerrand Gold coin design, specifications, and mintages can be found
below! KRUGERRAND GOLD COIN HISTORY
First struck at the South African Mint in 1967, the Krugerrand is the
world's first ounce-denomination (tender) gold coin. This differs from
a coin with a set denomination or face value, and therefore, the price set
as legal tender is the equivalent of the spot price. The Krugerrand
gold coin does not have a face value. The coin was developed on behalf
of the South African gold mining industry and authorized by the South
African Reserve Bank. The name is a combination of Kruger (see below),
and rand, the official South African monetary unit.
KRUGERRAND GOLD COIN DESIGN
Obverse (heads) features Paul Kruger, the famous South African president.
The reverse (tails) depicts Coert Steynberg's Pronking design.
KRUGERRAND GOLD COIN SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications of the 22k Krugerrand Gold Coin:
| |
1 Ounce |
1/2 Ounce |
1/4 Ounce |
1/10 Ounce |
| Gold Content (oz) |
1.000 |
.500 |
.250 |
.100 |
| Weight (g) |
33.930 |
16.965 |
8.482 |
3.393 |
| Fineness (carat) |
22 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
| Diameter (mm) |
32.77 |
27.07 |
22.06 |
16.55 |
| Thickness (mm) |
2.84 |
2.215 |
1.888 |
1.35 |
KRUGERRAND COIN MINTAGE / POPULATION
The krugerrand was originally minted in only the one ounce denomination.
Starting in 1980, three other sizes including the 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce, and
1/10 ounce were also minted. It is minted in two versions: proof and
bullion.
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