2017 South African Gold Krugerrand Coin 1 oz - 50th Anniversary Privy

50th Anniversary Gold Krugerrand Coins For Sale

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the world’s oldest gold bullion coin, the 50th Anniversary Privy 2017 South African Gold Krugerrand Coin is now available at SD Bullion. These coins have been popular ever since the South African Mint first struck them in 1967. Each of these 2017 South African Gold Krugerrand Coins contains 1 troy ounce of 0.9167 (22-karat) pure gold.

The Gold Krugerrand coin was the result of South Africa’s efforts to market its precious metals products to the outside world. These coins remained the only gold bullion coin option for investors for over a decade after their release, finally sharing the market with the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin that was introduced in 1979. In fact, by 1980, the Krugerrand alone accounted for 90% of the global gold coin market.

The obverses of these coins highlight the beautiful Springbok Antelope portrayal, a species of antelope native to South Africa, which is also the National Animal of the country. On the reverses of the Gold Krugerrand Coins, President Paul Kruger, the first President of South Africa, makes his customary appearance. The people loved and respected him to such a degree that in addition to displaying his portrait on the reverse of this coin, it was named after him as well, to honor his memory.

Any coin collection here on, is bound to be incomplete without the presence of the 50th anniversary Gold Krugerrand Coin issued in 2017. These 1 oz Gold Krugerrand Coins are great collector’s items as well as valuable investment products for bolstering tangible assets.