1967 South Africa 1 oz Gold Krugerrand Coin NGC MS 66

### 1967 South Africa 1 oz Gold Krugerrand Coin NGC MS 66 Own a monumental piece of bullion history with the **1967 South Africa 1 oz Gold Krugerrand**, graded **MS 66** by **NGC**. This coin marks the very first year of issue for the Krugerrand series — the coin that revolutionized modern gold investment. Struck by the South African Mint from 1 troy ounce of .9167 fine gold (22-karat), this historic release introduced a new era of global bullion trading and remains one of the most significant gold coins ever produced. Introduced on July 3, 1967, the Gold Krugerrand was created to promote South Africa’s gold production on the world stage. It was the first legal tender gold bullion coin explicitly linked to the international gold price, making gold ownership more accessible to everyday investors. Its success inspired the launch of other national gold coins such as the [**Canadian Maple Leaf**](file:///buy-gold/canadian-gold-coins/gold-maple-leafs%3Fcategory_id=788) and the [**American Gold Eagle**](file:///buy-gold/us-gold-coins/gold-american-eagle%3Fcategory_id=760). The coin’s name, “Krugerrand,” merges Paul Kruger — the first President of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR) — and rand, South Africa’s currency, which itself is named after the gold-rich Witwatersrand region. This 1967 issue is not just a collectible; it is the foundation of the modern gold investment industry. **Coin Features:** - **Graded as MS 66 by NGC** - Made from .9167 fine gold with a weight of [**1 troy ounce**](file:///buy-gold/1-oz-gold-coins%3Fin_stock_only=1&currentPage=1) - Struck by the [**South African Mint**](file:///government-mints/south-african-mint%3FperPage=72&currentPage=1) - Legal tender of South Africa. - Arrives in an official NGC holder - **Obverse:** Features a left-facing profile portrait of former South African president Paul Kruger, a design by Otto Schultz. Inscriptions: “SUID AFRIKA” and “SOUTH AFRICA”. - **Reverse:** Depicts Springbok antelope, a national symbol of South Africa, a design by Coert Steynberg. Inscriptions: “KRUGERRAND,” year of mintage, "FYNGOUD", "1 OZ", and "FINE GOLD". A cornerstone of numismatic and investment history, the **1967 South Africa 1 oz Gold Krugerrand NGC MS 66** represents the birth of the modern bullion era. Its historic significance, timeless design, and certified quality make it an essential addition for collectors and investors alike. Our expert customer service team is ready to assist you with any questions - shop with confidence. **You may also like:** - [**2017 South Africa 1 oz Proof Gold Krugerrand 50th Ann. NGC PF 70 UCAM FR w/Box & COA (Tumi Tsehlo)**](file:///2017-south-africa-1-oz-proof-gold-krugerrand-50th-ann-ngc-pf-70-ucam-fr-w-box-coa-tumi-tsehlo) - [**2014 South Africa 1 oz Proof Gold Krugerrand 20 Years of Democracy NGC PF 70 UCAM (w/Box & COA)**](file:///2014-south-africa-1-oz-proof-gold-krugerrand-20-years-of-democracy-ngc-pf-70-ucam-w-box-coa) - [**2017 South Africa 1 oz Natura Springbok Proof Gold Coin NGC PF 70 UCAM Coert Steynberg Privy**](file:///2017-south-africa-1-oz-natura-springbok-proof-gold-coin-ngc-pf-70-ucam-coert-steynberg-privy)