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DESCRIPTION:
The striking of the first gold Krugerrand on 3 July 1967 at the South African Mint by Dr Nico Diedricks, the President of South Africa at the time, took place with little ceremony. The Krugerrand dominated the world's coin market over the next nine years.
The 1967 1oz vintage 22-carat coin was manufactured using reproduced dies from the original tooling used to manufacture the first Krugerrands in 1967.
The 50th anniversary privy mark, the distinctiveness of the 2017 Krugerrand family pays homage to the unrivalled legacy of the original
coin.
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Witness the legacy of the 1 oz Krugerrands from past to present in this inimitable three coin set that highlights the evolving technology and its role in elevating the execution of this iconic design.
Each Krugerrand coin is minted in classic gold, which speaks to the roots of the coin's enduring legacy as the modern and enduring gold standard.
Backed by 50 years of experience in crafting the world's most iconic coin, this 3 coin set forms the crown piece of any collectors treasury.
The Vintage Krugerrand 3 Coin Set contains the 1967 'vintage' re-issue Krugerrand and finally, the 2017 1oz Krugerrand.
The Krugerrands distinctive design in three forms:
To celebrate 50 years of numismatic brilliance, we have created this 3 piece set to showcase the legacy of the Krugerrand, from past to present. To honour the original coin, we have returned to the original coin, and the original 1967 sketches and dies, applied the latest technical advances and produced the finest 1 oz gold coin ever produced.A pioneering step in coin minting:
The striking of the first Krugerrand gave birth to an icon, synonymous with heritage and craftsmanship set to be the global nonpareil in collectible coins. It is only fitting that half a century on, we celebrate this icon with rare and expertly curated collectors' sets that pay homage to the Krugerrand's storied past while looking forward to an illustrious future.
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Details
MAXIMUM MINTAGE OF SET WORLDWIDE: 208
1 oz 2016 Proof 24ct Gold coin: Diameter: 32.69 mm Weight: 33.930 grams (without a mintmark)
1 oz 2017 Proof 24ct Gold mintmarked coin: Diameter: 32.69 mm Weight: 33.930 grams
1 oz 1967 - 2017 Proof 24ct Gold mintmarked coin: Diameter: 32.69 mm Weight: 33.930 grams
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