The South African Chamber of Mines had an inspired idea to help market South African gold. It was to issue a one ounce bullion coin, to be sold at a very low premium over the intrinsic gold value. The Krugerrand was introduced in 1967, as a vehicle for private ownership of gold. It was actually [...]
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