Investing in Krugerrand coins has become increasingly attractive as an investment in recent years due to their impressive performance. Krugerrand coins are among the most popular and sought-after bullion coins in the world. The first Krugerrand was minted in 1967 by the South African Mint - SA Mint, and since...
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“Saint George” – The gold coins
Saint George, who slew the dragon, can be found on the coins of many countries. This blog is specifically about Russian bullion coins. Before we begin, let's look at the difference between collectible coins and bullion coins. Collector coins made of precious metals are minted in small editions and in...
The Vienna Philharmonic Gold Coin – International Gold bullion coin
The bullion coin On October 10, 1989, one of Europe's most popular bullion coins, the Vienna Philharmonic, was introduced. Together with Krugerrand, Maple Leaf, American Eagle, Australian Kangaroo, Sovereign, Britannia and China Panda, the Vienna Philarmonic is one of the best known gold coins outside Europe. The coin is dedicated...
The most popular English gold coins: Sovereign and Britannia
Britain is known for its beautiful gold coins, such as Britannia, Sovereign, The Queens Beasts, Guinea and Shilling. The Sovereign and Britannia are the best known, and we'll take a closer look at them here. The history of the Gold Sovereign On October 28, 1489, King Henry VII ordered the...
The Vreneli gold coin from Switzerland
The 20 franc coin Different gold coins are offered on the market and many investors buy not only the classic, world-renowned bullion coins, but also small coins at an attractive price. One such coin is the Swiss Vreneli gold coin. First issued in 1883, the 20 franc coin is part...
China Panda – The animal and gold coins
One of the cutest and most amazing animals on our planet is the panda. The panda is synonymous with Chinese culture and history. In China, the animal is believed to have medicinal and spiritual properties. This belief was especially widespread during the Ming Dynasty. People in the Middle Kingdom believed...
From 1967 to today – Questions and answers about the Krugerrand
Krugerrand 1967 or how it all began The Krugerrand is a South African coin first minted in July 1967 to help market South African gold and is produced by the Rand Refinery and the South African Mint (SA Mint) . Where does the name "Krugerrand" come from? The name is...
Do gold coins work as an alternative investment?
Gold coins as an investment? Our answer is: Yes! It is no secret that gold, such as gold bars or coins, is considered particularly crisis-proof. Gold is considered, along with real estate, deposits or other alternatives, as an alternative to invest individual wealth. Physical gold in particular is considered the...
SAGCE = South African Gold Coin Exchange
From the early days of 1967 up to and including 1991, grading and certification of Krugerrand coins was offered by the SA Gold Coin Exchange. Then, from the beginning of 1988, there was only one grading and certification of GRC (Gold Reef City) coins. Evaluation and certification During such an...
What is a limited edition/minting?
The mintage of a coin refers to its total quantity. In this regard, the term "limited edition" means that the number of coins minted is limited. This number of limit is different from the mass of a coin, because it is the number of coins of the exact variety and...
What is the value of a gold coin?
Gold coins can be summarized into two categories: There are gold coins on the market with and without numismatic value. A high numismatic value means that the price of the metal in the coin is not crucial. Here, the coin is many times more valuable than the metal from which...
Precious metals collection
Many people nowadays are interested in building a noble coin collection to provide for their future. Especially rare collectibles are always popular here. Not only hobby collectors, but also numismatists tend to grab modern collectibles. Finally, these enhance the collection once again. But what does "modern" mean in terms of...