Pre-Owned South African Krugerrand 1/4oz Gold Coin - Mixed Dates
The South African Krugerrand Gold Coin obverse shows a portrait of Paul Kruger, president of the South African Republic. The reverse shows a Springbok Antelope, one of South Africa's National symbols, and the year date. - Weighs 8.475g and struck in 916.7 (22ct) fine gold. - Minted by The South African Mint. - Struck to a bullion finish. - Diameter: 22.00mm Thickness: 1.88mm. - Coins are of mixed years. **Other Information**First minted in 1967 by the South African Mint, the name 'Krugerrand' comes from the name president at the time Paul 'Kruger', and the unit of currency of South Africa the 'Rand'. Some countries banned the importing of Krugerrands during the '70s and '80s due to the association with the apartheid government, but the Krugerrand is now one of the most recognised gold coins among collectors and investors alike.After its conception at the end of the '60s, the Krugerrand was being minted at a rate of approximately 40,000 units per year, this continued to grow until 1978 when a record breaking 6 million coins were produced.