1979 Proof Krugerrand.
How much is a 1979 Proof Krugerrand worth?
| Hern's Number | K14 |
| Krause-Mishler Number | KM73 |
| Designer | CLS Coert Steynberg |
| Size Diameter | 32.61 to 32.77 mm |
| Thickness | 2.74 to.2.97 mm |
| Mintage Proof | 8500 |
| Mintage UNC/Bullion | 3339844 |
| Weight | 33.9305 gm |
| Gold Weight | 31.1 gm 1 Oz |
| Gold Content | 91.667% |
| Copper Content | 0.0833 |
| Reeding | Fine |
| Certificate of Origin | No |
| Frosted | No |
| Best Known | PR69 |
There was another change in the Krugerrand in 1979. The thickness tolerance changed again from 2.74 to 2.972 mm to a new tolerance of 2.74 to 2.84 mm.
In 1979 the SA Mint produced nearly 5 million Bullion Krugerrands. There were very few Proofs Krugerrands minted in 1979, only 11800.
All Proof Krugerrands should be supplied with a SA Mint box, an SAGCE enclosure or be Slabbed certified from NGC or other certificate slabbing company. There was no COA Certificate of Origin certificates supplied in 1979.
It can be very difficult to remove the Proof Krugerrand from the SAM box. The best way is to cup your hand and "slap" the box into the cupped hand. Only touch the Proof Krugerrand with soft cloth gloves.
In years to come these Proof Krugerrands will be extremely rare. A full set would be very difficult to accomplish.