South Africa – 2007 – Krugerrand – Launch Set – 40th Anniversary Privy Mark – 1oz Proof Gold – Wooden Box – COA

South Africa – 2007 – 1 Krugerrand – 40th Anniversary Launch Set – Springbok 40 Years Privy Mark – Gold Proof – Dr. Diedericks Medal – Wooden Box – COA

Highlights

• Official launch set for the 40th anniversary 1967-2007, also includes a wooden box and COA

• 1 Krugerrand 2007 in Proof quality with “40 Years” Privy Mark on the Springbok side

• Also included: a commemorative medal relating to the first minting on July 3, 1967.

• Very rare: 395 sets issued, originally planned 500.

Description

This 2007 Krugerrand launch set was issued to commemorate the 40th anniversary of South Africa’s most famous gold coin and combines the classic 1 oz proof coin with an official commemorative medal. The centerpiece is the 2007 1 Krugerrand in proof quality, which also features the anniversary inscription “40 Years” on the Springbok side, making it instantly recognizable as a 40th anniversary edition.

Furthermore, the medal complements the historical context very specifically: One side depicts the anniversary “40 Year Anniversary 1967-2007” with a springbok motif, while the other side focuses on the first minting on “03 July 1967” and names Dr. Diedericks as the official first minter. This makes the set not only high-quality but also thematically coherent, which is why it is significantly more sought after by Krugerrand collectors than a standard issue.

Technical data

Gold coin

• Country: South Africa

• Year: 2007

• Denomination: 1 Krugerrand – 1 oz

• Metal: Gold

• Fineness: Au 916.7

• Weight: 33,931 g

• Fine weight: 31.103 g

• Diameter: 32.77 mm

• Minting quality: Proof

• Mint: South African Mint

• Special feature: “40 Years” privy mark on the Springbok side

Medal

• Part of the Launch Set

• Image page 1: 40 Year Anniversary 1967-2007 – Springbok

• Motif page 2: 03 July 1967 – Official striking by Dr. Diedericks

Scope of delivery

• 1 Krugerrand 2007 Gold Proof 1 oz with “40 Years” Privy Mark

• 1 official anniversary medal

• Wooden box

• COA