Krugerrand gold coin guide: History, value, and why collectors want it
The Krugerrand has been sold since 1967, survived a decade-long US import ban tied to apartheid-era sanctions, and still trades close to the gold price for most examples. This guide covers its design, its fractional and platinum versions, and the rare patterns, proofs and provenance pieces, such as a coin recovered near Ground Zero, that collectors pay well above bullion value to own.
2026-09-14
£1.8 million for giant golden ducat as £100 million coin collection sales continue
As a Hapsburg, Ferdinand III had money to burn, which is what he used these giant gold coins for. As Europe burned again, the coin was collected and hidden during WWII.
2025-11-07
£1.9-million ducat is next star of £100 million hidden coin collection
With his German lands in turmoil, the soon-to-be Holy Roman Emperor was throwing the cash around. This massive gold relic of realpolitik is for sale now.
2025-09-24
Metal detectorist’s lucky penny auctions for £648,000
A coin found in the Devon mud has sold for a record price. Discover why numismatists from around the world were clamouring to snag the Henry III gold penny.
2025-02-12
$2 million for South Africa’s Boer War “unicorn” coin
South Africa was on the brink of war as this coin was struck. That led to a mistake, and that led to the most valuable coin in South African history.
2025-01-16
Chinese Kilo coins top $10 million money sale
These relatively recent Chinese coins went for very big money recently. Their excellent condition was key to their high sale price.
2024-06-26
$700,000 sale expected for ultra rare Chinese coins
Chinese gold coins from the 1992 Inventions and Discoveries series are predicted to realise $680,000 to $700,000 at auction in Hong Kong next week. Buyers will need to meet a […]
