How much is a 1979 gold Krugerrand worth today?
Emma Miller
Updated on January 21, 2026
Krugerrands are the most popular gold bullion coin in the world and offer a great value way to invest in gold. Krugerrands are 22 karat gold, but weigh more than a troy ounce and therefore contain exactly 1 troy ounce of fine (24 karat) gold….1979 1oz Gold Krugerrand.
| QTY | Wire Transfer Price Per Unit |
|---|---|
| 1+ | $2,036 |
What is the current value of a Krugerrand?
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| Name | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Krugerrand 1 oz | 1,766.90 | USD per 1 Ounce |
| Krugerrand 1/10 oz | 157.50 | CHF per 1/10 Ounce |
| Krugerrand 1/2 oz | 787.50 | CHF per 1/2 Ounce |
| Krugerrand 1/4 oz | 393.75 | CHF per 1/4 Ounce |
Where can I cash in my Krugerrand?
A gold coins dealer is your best bet. The gold coins dealer will buy the coins from you for slightly below their retail price and resell them to his customers at their full value. If you don’t want to sell the coins to a coin dealer, the other option is to go to a scrap gold dealer.
What kind of gold is in a 1979 Krugerrand?
Krugerrand from the year 1979. Krugerrands are the most popular gold bullion coin in the world and offer a great value way to invest in gold. Krugerrands are 22 karat gold, but weigh more than a troy ounce and therefore contain exactly 1 troy ounce of fine (24 karat) gold. Alternatively, please see our best value Krugerrands here.
How did the Krugerrand coin get its name?
Put simply, a Krugerrand is a South African gold coin. The first Krugerrands were minted on July 3, 1967 and they were used as a vehicle for the private ownership of gold and to help market South African gold. They were produced by the South African Mint. The Krugerrand coin gets its name from Paul Kruger,…
What’s the value of a 1979 South African coin?
Some wonder if it is worth buying or adding to an already existing collection. The value of a 1979 South African 1 Rand coin is R81,82 as of April 2020. (US$ 4,31 – date of currency conversion rate 06/04/2020) Between May 2018, and April 2020 the value of this commemorative coin has fluctuated.
How can you tell how much a Krugerrand is worth?
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”.
