South Africa – Krugerrand – 1968 – 1 oz Gold

South Africa – Krugerrand – 1968 – 1 oz Gold

An early Krugerrand from the second year of issue in the series. The iconic design by Otto Schultz and Coert Steynberg meets the robust 22-karat gold alloy . This makes this year’s issue suitable both for a continuous Krugerrand series and as a stable, high-value 1-oz gold coin with high market liquidity.

Highlights

• 1968 Krugerrand 1oz Gold – Brilliant Uncirculated

• Early year of issue of the series – second year

• 22-karat gold 916.7‰ – characteristic gold-copper tone

• A globally recognized classic – therefore very marketable.

Technical data

• Country: South Africa

• Year: 1968

• Nominal: Krugerrand (legal tender based on gold weight, without face value)

• Minting type: Uncirculated

• Alloy: Gold 916.7 ‰ (22 carats)

• Fine weight: 1 oz gold – 31.1035 g

• Gross weight: approx. 33.93 g

• Diameter: approx. 32.77 mm

• Edge: ribbed

• Motif: Paul Kruger portrait (Otto Schultz) – Springbok (Coert Steynberg)

Numismatic classification

The years 1967 to 1969 are particularly popular with collectors because they document the early phase of the Krugerrand. The 1968 coin therefore not only complements a series of coins from a specific year, but also strengthens a long-term gold portfolio.