Krugerrand 1oz Gold Coin 1998
This product is no longer available.
Rand Refinery
Rand Refinery (Pty) Ltd, located in Germiston, South Africa, was founded in 1920 by the Chamber of Mines. It is the world’s largest integrated single-site precious metals refinery and smelter. The refinery processes raw gold to a minimum purity of 99.5%, used for bars or as material for Krugerrand coins. It plays a central role in the global gold market. Rand Refinery is one of only five LBMA Good Delivery Referees, guaranteeing top standards in quality, purity, and sourcing.
GPSR: Rand Refinery Limited
P.O. Box 565
1400 Germiston, South Africa
gold@gold.co.za
+27 (011) 418-9000
The Gold Krugerrand is one of the best selling gold bullion coins in the world.
Production levels of the Krugerrand have varied significantly since its introduction in 1967. Some yearly issues were minted in limited quantities and are difficult to come by. The 1998 edition is one of the years that was minted in small numbers.
Product Highlights
-
Limited edition Krugerrands are becoming popular with collectors.
-
The design of the Krugerrand features the portrait of Paul Kruger, the former President of South Africa on the front side of the coin.
-
The reverse side shows the Springbok Antelope, which is the national animal of South Africa.
-
The 1 oz Krugerrand is .9167 pure 22 carat gold.
Product Details
Country of Origin: South Africa
Mint: South African Mint
Weight: 33.93 g
Gold Weight: 31.10348 g
Purity: 916.67/1000
Diameter: 32.69 mm
Year of Issue: 1998
Mintage: 7,097 coins
Scratch Resistance: Good
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | South-Africa |
| Manufacturer | Rand Refinery |
| Series | Krugerrand |
| Purity | 917/1000 |
| Fineweight | 31.10 gram |
| Gross Weight | 33.93 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1 oz |
| Year of issue | 1998 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Thickness | 2.75 mm |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Pouch |
| Packaging Unit | 10, 20 or 25 per Tube |