The value of a 1979 Krugerrand gold coin depends on several factors, primarily the current market price of gold and whether it’s a standard bullion coin or a Proof version.
Here’s a breakdown based on the provided search results:
- As of August 12-13, 2025, the live gold spot price is fluctuating around $3,350 to $3,400 USD per troy ounce.
- A 1 oz Krugerrand coin contains exactly 1 troy ounce of pure gold.
- Bullion Krugerrand (1 oz): Prices generally range from about $3,486.79 (for wire transfers) to $3,632.07 (for credit card/PayPal purchases), or around $95 over spot price.
- Proof Krugerrand (1 oz): These coins are rarer and usually sell for a higher premium than bullion coins. Prices are around $4,034.22 to $4,044.
- Prices can vary slightly between different sellers like [BullionByPost.com], [APMEX], [Provident Metals], [eBay] , and [JM Bullion].
The value of a 1979 Krugerrand gold coin is primarily tied to the price of gold. As of mid-August 2025, you can expect a 1 oz bullion Krugerrand to be worth roughly $3,400 – $3,650 , while a Proof version might fetch around $4,000 – $4,200 . Remember to check the live gold price and compare offers from reputable dealers when buying or selling.
Which year Krugerrand is the most valuable?
I can help with that. For example, the 1967 Krugerrand is the most valuable since only 40,000 were minted!