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1979 Krugerrand One Ounce Gold South African Bullion Coin

1979 Krugerrand One Ounce Gold South African Bullion Coin

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Buy a 1979 Krugerrand 1oz Gold Proof

Collectable 1979 gold bullion one-ounce Krugerrand, ready to add to your collection of South African coins. In 1979, the SA Mint struck 4,952,555 of these 22-carat gold coins using precious metal from the Rand Refinery. By this time, Krugerrands accounted for more than 90% of the global gold coin market, and these investment pieces remain sought after today for their storied history and trusted gold content. These coins take their name from a compound of 'Rand' and 'Paul Kruger', the President of the South African Republic, whose portrait is shown on the obverse. This classic design, as well as the springbok reverse, is a hallmark of this enduring bullion series.
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1979 Krugerrand Obverse

Otto Schultz's historic portrait of South African statesman Paul Kruger gives these coins their name. The left-facing effigy of Kruger is accompanied by a legend in Afrikaans and English that reads 'SUID-AFRIKA · SOUTH AFRICA'.

Historic Springbok Reverse

Every Krugerrand carries the iconic reverse designed by Coert Steynberg, depicting a pronking springbok. The date is split to either side of the antelope, with 'KRUGERRAND' above and 'FYNGOUD 1 OZ FINE GOLD' below.

Struck In 22-Carat Gold

These coins are struck in solid 22-carat (91.67% fine) gold and offer investors one full troy ounce of pure precious metal. 1oz bullion Krugerrands have a total mass of 33.93 grams and measure 32.77 millimetres in diameter.

1979 1oz Krugerrand Mintage

Published records suggest that 4,952,555 one-ounce Krugerrands were struck at the SA Mint in 1979. These coins were widely exported, particularly in the 1970s, before the release of British Britannias or American Eagles.

South African Bullion Coin

Krugerrands have been struck by the South African Mint in partnership with the Rand Refinery since 1967. Their status as the world's most famous bullion coin has meant that early issues like this 1974 date have become collectable.