| Many people are now turning to gold as an investment as it is less risky than stocks and shares and more stable, and one of the most popular ways is to invest is the South African 1 oz Krugerrand coin which was first Introduced in 1967. The Krugerrand was the first gold bullion coin to be sold in ounces of gold as an alternative to been sold by it's face value. Amazingly over the years more than 50 million Krugerrand coins have been sold worldwide.
Krugerrand coins were the first bullion coin designed for investors. Containing exactly one ounce of fine gold to make trading them easy.Krugerrands are small compared to gold bars making them easier to store and handle. The Krugerrand is also a well recognized coin, making buying and selling them worldwide exceptionally easy. They provide a great vehicle for the private ownership of gold. Krugerrand coins have always been legal tender under South African legislation. Now issued in four different sizes, the 1oz or full Krugerrand as it is also known, the 1/2oz and 1/4oz, and the 1/10oz which is the smallest of the four coins. Minted as legal tender by the South African Mint, and because of this they carry all the benefits of investing in coins, unlike if you choice to invest in minted or cast gold bars which may need to be melted down. |
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| The popularity of Krugerrand coins prompted other countries to issue their own gold bullion coins. Some of the most popular ones include Great Britain's Britannia Sovereigns in 1987, the Isle of Man's Angel, the Australian Nugget in 1981, Canada's Maple Leaf in 1979, China's Panda and the American Eagle in 1986. Silver, and platinum are also available in the form of bullion coins, However, one ounce gold bullion coins are by far the most popular for both small investors and high net worth individuals who like the divisibility afforded by them.
No other investing market in the world has the appeal of the gold market. Golds unique blend of beauty and rarity together with it's status as a universal currency, It's held by every central bank in the world . Gold bullion is a very safe asset to invest in and a great way, maybe even the best way, of ensuring your wealth preservation and for passing wealth to the next generation. Bullion coins allow investors to own investment grade gold without the risks and costs involved with owning, and more importantly insuring large bullion bars. Our website contains sources for all the four different size coins, it is constantly being updated with the latest gold coins for sale. We aim to be a comprehensive resource for gold coin investing and collectors looking for value and price information. Please be sure to bookmark us and check before making your next Krugerrand purchase. |