1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand 2018 Proof (Mintage: 500 | incl. Case)
- Golden Legend: minted since 1967
- Famous Design: Kruger and springbok
- South African Mint: renowned mint
- Golden LegendA symbol for gold investors and collectors since 1967
- Famous DesignPaul Kruger and South Africa's national animal, the springbok
- South African MintMinted by the renowned South African Mint in South Africa
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The leap that began in 1967.
You are looking at the side with the springbok.
Gold for the hands of ordinary people.
In the late 1960s, around three quarters of the western world’s gold came from South Africa. The Chamber of Mines wanted ordinary people, too, to be able to own gold.
With the Krugerrand, a new kind of coin came into being for this purpose: exactly one ounce of fine gold, with no face value struck on it. Its value was meant to come directly from the gold it contains.
6,012,293
Krugerrand bullion coins were issued in 1978 alone, 187 tonnes of gold in all.
A leap through history
1886
Gold on the Witwatersrand
On the Witwatersrand, the ridge of white water, rich gold deposits are discovered. South Africa’s currency is also named after it: the rand.
1947
The springbok
The sculptor Coert Steynberg draws his springbok in 1946 and 1947. It first appears in 1947 on the 5-shilling coin marking the visit of the British royal family.
1967
The first Krugerrand
On 3 July, commissioned by the South African Reserve Bank and the Chamber of Mines, the South African Mint strikes the first Krugerrand.
1980
Smaller sizes
The half ounce, the quarter ounce and the tenth ounce are added so that smaller sums can also be invested in gold.
2017
Fifty years
For the anniversary, the first silver Krugerrand appears, along with the 1/20 and 1/50 ounce in gold. For these coins, the designers go back to the original wax models and designs.
The motif
The springbok and the president
- The springbok
- South Africa’s national animal in mid-leap. The springbok owes its name to its characteristic leaps. It was designed by the sculptor Coert Steynberg.
- The aloe
- The motif includes an Aloe claviflora, one of South Africa’s best-known aloes. It grows in the dry interior of the country, where the springbok is also at home.
- Fyngoud
- Below the springbok is the fine gold content, framed by FYNGOUD in Afrikaans and FINE GOLD in English. Fyngoud means fine gold.
- Paul Kruger
- The other side shows Paul Kruger in profile. In 1883 he became president of the South African Republic, also known as the Transvaal. The portrait was created by the die engraver Otto Schultz. According to the South African Mint, it goes back to the Kruger half-crown of 1892.
- The name
- Krugerrand combines the name Kruger with the rand, South Africa’s currency.
The alloy
Eleven parts gold, one part copper
The Krugerrand is made of 22-carat gold: eleven twelfths fine gold and one twelfth copper. The copper makes the coin harder and more resistant to scratches. It also gives the coin its warm, reddish sheen.
Every coin contains its full weight in fine gold, and the copper is added on top. That is why the one-ounce coin weighs 33.93 grams and yet contains exactly one ounce of fine gold.
Proof
Placed by hand
The proof finish has accompanied the Krugerrand since the very first year of issue: in 1967, 10,000 gold Krugerrands were made in this quality.
For the 2017 anniversary, the South African Mint described its process as follows: the coins are placed by hand and struck several times at lower pressure, so that every detail is transferred flawlessly.
Each coin is then packed by hand and protected in a capsule, so that it stays just as it left the press.
The same leap since 1967.
This issue too.
By its 50th anniversary in 2017, more than 60 million Krugerrands had been sold. The 2018 issue is part of this story, and the story goes on, in your hand and perhaps one day in the hand of someone you pass it on to.
500
pieces in the edition
15.55 g fine gold · 916.67/1,000
· Proof · Case
Issuing country: South Africa. The South African Mint is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank.
The 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand 2018 Proof: A Rarity for Collectors and Investors
- Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide
- Growth opportunities: Very high potential for appreciation due to strict limitation and high demand
- Very rare collector's coin / rarity
- Minting quality: Highest possible minting quality "Proof" (PP)
- Design: The obverse features Paul Kruger, who was President of the South African Republic from 1883 to 1902. The reverse shows South Africa's national animal, the springbok.
- Material / Fineness: The Krugerrand is made of gold with a fineness of 916.67/1,000.
- Manufacturer: The coin is produced by the renowned South African Mint in South Africa.
The 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand 2018 Proof is a fascinating coin that will delight every collector with its beauty and rarity. With a strictly limited mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide, this coin is a true rarity and an absolute must-have for every serious coin collector or gold investor.
The Krugerrand - An Icon Among Gold Coins
The Krugerrand coin is the first bullion coin to be minted from pure gold and has become a true symbol for gold investors and collectors since its introduction in 1967. Named after the South African politician Paul Kruger and the South African currency Rand, the Krugerrand stands for the rich history and culture of South Africa.
Excellent Minting Quality and Unique Design
The 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand 2018 Proof is minted in the highest minting quality "Proof," giving it a particularly shiny and detailed appearance. The design of the coin is equally impressive: the obverse of the coin features a portrait of Paul Kruger, while the reverse shows South Africa's national animal, the springbok. This unique design, combined with the outstanding minting quality, makes the 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand 2018 Proof a true beauty among collector's coins.
A Valuable Treasure with High Appreciation Potential
Given the worldwide demand for gold and the extremely low mintage of only 500 pieces, the 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand 2018 Proof has enormous potential for appreciation. It is more than just a coin - it is a long-term investment, a reliable store of value, and a symbol of wealth and prestige.
Gold - The Oldest Currency in the World
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