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The South African Krugerrand was the first gold coin to contain one troy ounce of gold. First produced in 1967, the Krugerrand celebrated its 50th birthday in 2017, and it’s still one of the top-selling gold bullion coins in the world. Krugerrands to dollars march 2020 2019 south africa 1 oz silver krugerrand bu roll of 25 govmint 1907 p 10 dollar gold indian ngc pcgs ms64 govmint mixed coin lot 4 2 peace dollars krugerrands 14 bad krugerrands a concern to and numismatics operations sa kruger traders we and krugerrands.

One of the most common questions we get is 'How much is a Krugerrand worth?' The value of a Krugerrand is based upon its gold content plus a premium. Different sizes of Krugerrand fetch different premiums, and price is also affected by such factors such as condition (uncirculated versus circulated) and special preparation, such as proof coins. From its inception in 1967, the 1 oz gold krugerrand was intended as a way to invest in gold. Although slightly heavier than one ounce (due to the copper alloy in the coin), each one contained exactly one ounce of fine gold. Bullion coins, such as the kruger, allow investors of all budgets to buy gold. When the fractal krugerrands (1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz) were introduced in 1980, they continued with marking the weight on the coin rather than the value. So the majority of a Krugerrand's value comes from the gold bullion content. To determine how much that is, you can check the current gold spot price. You can see the spot price for gold on our gold Krugerrand price page, or simply Google 'Gold Spot Price'.

Now that you know how much the gold content in your Krugerrand is worth, it's time to determine the premium, and then to decide if you believe the investment is worthwhile. All Krugerrands are sold with an a premium tacked on, which is for shipping, handling and mintage fees. You can read that as pretty much as 'seller profit'. There's nothing wrong with making a profit, just make sure to be an informed buyer so you know exactly what you are paying for. For example, the premium is higher on the fractal Krugerrands- with the 1/10 oz Krugerrand charging the highest premium proportionately. What that means is that you want to buy the largest Kruger you can afford to minimize the portion of your investment spent on items other than the actual gold content. So if you could afford an ounce of gold, you would look to buy a 1 oz Krugerrand as opposed to two half ounce Krugerrands. The easiest way to figure out what the premium is on a regular circulated Krugerrand would be to check out our current Krugerrand Price page. Here you can see what Krugerrands are selling for on eBay today, and also you can see the price of five or so dealers to make a comparison. When you check the dealer prices, be sure to read the fine print carefully, many of them list a bulk price- or a price you have to multiply by a set percentage to get your final total. Also regardless of whether you buy from a dealer or online, be sure to account for shipping, handling and insurance fees.

If you prefer to do the research yourself manually, you can see what the completed prices are for Krugerrand listings by going to eBay. Once there, you'll need to log in with your account. For some odd reason, eBay does not allow you to view completed listings unless you have an account. If you don't have an account, go ahead and create one, it's free. Enter the size of Krugerrand you are looking for into the search box- for example '1/4 oz Krugerrand' and click search. On the left hand column, about midway down you'll see a 'Preferences' box. Inside that box is another labeled 'show only'. You want to click the box next to 'Completed Listings'. Once you click the box, the page will reload and you can see the completed listings- they show the price in green and also have a little green box that says 'sold'. Subtract the spot price from this number and you know the premium. As for checking dealer prices, let your fingers do the walking and call a few.

So now you know how much a krugerrand is worth if it's been circulated- what about uncirculated or a proof Krugerrand? These special Krugerrands are minted to have an additional numismatic value- or a value for collectors on top of the gold value. Both uncirculated and proof krugers have a limited mintage, or number of coins produced. The proofs also have quite a bit of special handling. The Rand Refinery specially polishes the blanks. Then the press operator at the mint hand loads the blanks, which are then double stamped to produce the highest quality impression on the coin. They also have special features to set them apart- for example a frosted finish, as well as more reeds on the edge of the coin. Proofs sets will also usually come with a numbered certificate of authenticity. All of these factors add up to scarcity, and scarcity leads to a higher price. If you're looking to buy a Kruger for collecting, your best bet is to spend some time with a dealer specializing in krugers, and understand not only the current value, but how well it has historically held that value, so that you can get your full investment back if you decide to sell. This is less of a concern with a circulated kruger, since they are a fairly standardized commodity. If you would like to see what the current auctions look like we've included some links for you to look at below. The next time someone asks 'How much is a Krugerrand Worth?' you'll know the answer!

Like clockwork, a mystery donor dropped a gold Krugerrand coin into a Midtown Salvation Army kettle this week, continuing a 22-year Fort Collins tradition.

The coin — a South African Krugerrand currently valued around $1,900 — was found Monday in the red kettle outside Hobby Lobby, 4106 S. College Ave., according to The Salvation Army.

And for the first time in 15 years, this season's Krugerrand coin came wrapped in a message.

“Farewell 2020, it’s been quite the year. / Filled with elections, Covid, hatred and fear,' the message read. 'For it’s in the low times we learn the most, / Otherwise, we wouldn’t have good times to toast! / So, thank you for family, health and friends. / Thank you for a community that rises to defend. / Thank you for giving us a year to slow down. / May we remember all we found. / Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!”

This marks the third year in a row a Krugerrand coin has been left in the kettle at Fort Collins' Hobby Lobby. It's the fifth time in the past six years that Salvation Army bell ringer Robert Thompson has been the tradition's lucky recipient, according to Coloradoan archives.

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Earlier this month, on Dec. Royal slots play free. 5, a Krugerrand coin was found wrapped in a message in a red kettle outside a Highlands Ranch King Soopers. The anonymous Highlands Ranch donor has been dropping Krugerrand coins off in the area for several years, but given the differences in location, donation time and the content of each message, the Salvation Army doesn't believe both coins were dropped off by the same person, the charity's Special Events Director Rachael Fowler said.

News of the two Krugerrand donations continuing this year comes as The Salvation Army wraps up its red kettle campaign. In Colorado, the organization hoped to bring in the $300,000 necessary to reach its $2.2 million donation goal by the evening of Christmas Eve, a new release from the charity said.

The 1-ounce gold coin is currently valued at $1,875, according to Fort Collins coin shop Corner Coins & Jewelry.

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Fort Collins' Krugerrand tradition began in 1998, when an anonymous donor dropped off one of the valuable South African gold coins in a local red kettle in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Since then — with the exception of 2001 — at least one Krugerrand has been donated in the city each year through the annual Salvation Army fundraising campaign.

In 2000, the Krugerrand coin was found with a note that read, 'Down but not out. Merry Christmas.' In 2003 and 2005, short Christmas poems were found with the coins, according to the Coloradoan archives.

Over the years, an anonymous man has also occasionally come to the Fort Collins Salvation Army to purchase that season's coin back, Salvation Army Capt. Isaias Braga told the Coloradoan in 2018.

No donor has purchased the Krugerrands back since 2015, Fowler said.

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Slot machine book of ra free online. “We are so grateful for these ‘Secret Santas’ who continue to bless us year after year,” Salvation Army Intermountain Divisional Commander Major Mike Dickinson said in the news release about both Colorado Krugerrand donations.

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“While the donors are still unknown, what is clear is the impact this person has on our Red Kettle Campaign. They exemplify the spirit of Christmas and allow us to continue providing services in Colorado.”

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This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: Fort Collins Krugerrand coin tradition continues, this time with a special 2020 message