South African Krugerrands are one of the most popular gold coins in the world. From the introduction of the series in 1967 to 1980, the Krugerrand was so dominant in the market that it represented 90% of the gold bullion held by private investors. Provident Metals now offers the 2020 South African Krugerrand 1 oz Gold Coin for purchase online.

Highlights:

• Arrives with a protective plastic flip or tubes of 10 coins!
• 54^th year for the South African Krugerrand 1 oz gold coin!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• On the obverse is the effigy of Paul Kruger.
• The reverse side includes the Springbok antelope.

The South African Mint and Rand Refinery are responsible for the production and issue of South African Krugerrand gold coins. The coins are issued with 22-karat gold content and copper to create a highly durable product. Each coin has 91.67% gold content by weight with a combination of 8.33% copper included.

Obverse

On the obverse face of 2020 South African Krugerrand Gold Coins is the image of Paul Kruger. An influential Boer figure during the middle and late 19^th century in South Africa, Kruger served in a triumvirate leading the newly formed South African Republic following the Boer Wars. He was later elected as the first president of that republic in 1883 and would serve in office until 1900 when he was forced into exile.

Reverse

The reverse side of 2020 South African Krugerrand 1 oz Gold Coins features a design of the Springbok antelope. A medium-sized antelope, the springbok is the national emblem of modern South Africa and is found throughout southern and southwestern Africa.

History

South African Krugerrand Gold Coins are the reason the world now has so many other gold bullion products. The success of the Krugerrand encouraged other nations to start issuing bullion coins. As such, the 1980s saw an explosion of gold bullion coins including the Canadian Maple Leaf (1979), Chinese Panda (1982), American Eagle (1986), Australian Nugget (1987), and the British Britannia (1989).

Ordering

When you purchase a 2020 South African Krugerrand 1 oz Gold Coin in this listing, you will receive your coins individually or in multiples of 10. Individual coins ship inside of a protective plastic flip and multiples of 10 are housed inside of tubes. All coins are in Brilliant Uncirculated condition from the mint.

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