Buy 1 oz Gold Krugerrand Coins Online
The first Gold bullion coin in the world and a persistent favorite outside of the United States, the Krugerrand is generally one of the more affordable Gold coins on the market and is recognizable for its unique hue and depiction of a springbok antelope. More South African Krugerrands have been purchased than all other 1 oz Gold coins available on the market. The South African Gold Krugerrand was created in 1967 as the official bullion coin of South Africa. It soon became the first commemorative Gold bullion coin on the market, building the pathway for private Gold ownership. South African Gold Krugerrand coins were the first bullion coins issued legal tender status, but they do not bear a face value.South African Gold Krugerrand Design
The South African Gold Krugerrand coin has historically used the design elements on both its obverse and reverse since the coin’s inception. The design’s only change was a modernization of the images used on either side in 1984.Designed by Otto Schultz, the obverse depicts Paul Kruger’s left-profile portrait surrounded by the Afrikaans term “Suid-Afrika” and the English translation of “South Africa.” Kruger was a political figure in the late 19th century and served as President of the South African Republic. The name “Krugerrand” is a combination of the South African currency, the Rand, and Kruger’s name. Designed by Coert Steynberg, the reverse includes the image of a Springbok antelope, the official symbol of the modern Republic of South Africa.
1 oz Gold Krugerrand BU and Proof Coin Mintage Figures
Earlier mintages (before 2000) may reflect production figures for the year and not true mintage figures as production may have continued into the new year to complete the order from the previous year. The following are the mintage estimates for the 1 oz Gold Krugerrand BU and Proof coins:- 1967 Gold Krugerrands - 50,000
- 1968 Gold Krugerrands - 30,000
- 1969 Gold Krugerrands - 30,000
- 1970 Gold Krugerrands - 221,018
- 1971 Gold Krugerrands - 556,200
- 1972 Gold Krugerrands - 550,325
- 1973 Gold Krugerrands - 869,300
- 1974 Gold Krugerrands - 3,209,352
- 1975 Gold Krugerrands - 4,809,525
- 1976 Gold Krugerrands - 3,011,545
- 1977 Gold Krugerrands - 3,339,844
- 1978 Gold Krugerrands - 6,022,293
- 1979 Gold Krugerrands - 4,952,555
- 1980 Gold Krugerrands - 3,061,396
- 1981 Gold Krugerrands - 3,198,727
- 1982 Gold Krugerrands - 2,685,466
- 1983 Gold Krugerrands - 3,368,161
- 1984 Gold Krugerrands - 2,069,689
- 1985 Gold Krugerrands - 874,995
- 1986 Gold Krugerrands- 21,040
- 1987 Gold Krugerrands - 111,150
- 1988 Gold Krugerrands - 619,747
- 1989 Gold Krugerrands - 199,389
- 1990 Gold Krugerrands - 394,425
- 1991 Gold Krugerrands - 285,365
- 1992 Gold Krugerrands - 3,870
- 1993 Gold Krugerrands - 166,303
- 1994 Gold Krugerrands - 131,291
- 1995 Gold Krugerrands - 60,308
- 1996 Gold Krugerrands - 12,022
- 1997 Gold Krugerrands - Proof only
- 1998 Gold Krugerrands - 8,276
- 1999 Gold Krugerrands - 19,838
- 2000 Gold Krugerrands - 37,993
- 2001 Gold Krugerrands - 11,452
- 2002 Gold Krugerrands - 20,000
- 2003 Gold Krugerrands - 49,925
- 2004 Gold Krugerrands - 75,261
- 2005 Gold Krugerrands - 20,184
- 2006 Gold Krugerrands - 54,578
- 2007 Gold Krugerrands - 315,603
- 2008 Gold Krugerrands - 241,545
- 2009 Gold Krugerrands - 748,098
- 2010 Gold Krugerrands - 528,128
