Krugerrand 6 Gold Coins Prestige Set 2019 Proof (Mintage: 600)
- Famous design: Kruger and springbok
- Krugerrand tradition: quality from South Africa
- Reddish gold tone: thanks to copper content
- Famous designPaul Kruger and South Africa's national animal, the springbok
- Krugerrand traditionThe Krugerrand has been minted in South Africa since 1967
- Reddish gold toneCopper makes the coins more resistant to wear
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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 2019 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.
600
pieces in the edition
A set of 6 coins, one each of 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10, 1/20 and 1/50 ounce.
916.67/1,000 · Proof
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Issuing country: South Africa. The South African Mint is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank.
The Krugerrand 6 Gold Coins Prestige Set 2019 Proof - A Masterpiece in Gold
Special feature: The world's most popular gold coins
Investment objective: Inflation hedge, wealth preservation and crisis protection
Minting quality: Proof - the highest minting quality
Design: Paul Kruger on the obverse and South Africa's national animal, the springbok, on the reverse
Material / Fineness: 916.67/1,000 gold with a touch of copper, which gives the coin its characteristic reddish-golden colour
Country of origin: South Africa since 1967
The Krugerrand 6 Gold Coins Prestige Set 2019 Proof is an exquisite collection of six gold coins minted in 2019 in the highest minting quality, Proof. With a strictly limited mintage of just 600 pieces worldwide, this set is an absolute highlight for every serious coin collector and lover of gold.
The gold standard for bullion and collector's coins
The Gold Krugerrand coin is one of the world's most well-known and popular bullion and collector's coins. Named after Paul Kruger, the former president of the South African Republic, and the Rand, South Africa's legal tender since 1961, the Krugerrand coin is a symbol of stability and value retention.
The 6-coin prestige set consists of the following Krugerrand coins:
1 x 1/50 oz Gold Krugerrand Proof 2019
1 x 1/20 oz Gold Krugerrand Proof 2019
1 x 1/10 oz Gold Krugerrand Proof 2019
1 x 1/4 oz Gold Krugerrand Proof 2019
1 x 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand Proof 2019
1 x 1 oz Gold Krugerrand Proof 2019
A masterpiece in gold
The Krugerrand 6 Gold Coins Prestige Set 2019 Proof is a masterpiece in gold. Each coin is minted from 916.67/1,000 gold and features a unique reddish colouring achieved through the addition of copper. This not only makes the coins visually appealing but also more resistant to wear and damage.
A piece of history
The gold coins in the Krugerrand 6 Gold Coins Prestige Set 2019 Proof bear the likeness of Paul Kruger, the former president of the South African Republic, on the obverse and South Africa's national animal, the springbok, on the reverse. In this way, these coins combine the rich history and culture of South Africa with the timeless beauty and intrinsic value of gold.
Perfect for collectors and investors
Whether you are an experienced collector of gold coins or simply want to invest in gold as an inflation hedge and crisis protection, the Krugerrand 6 Gold Coins Prestige Set 2019 Proof is the perfect choice. With its strictly limited mintage and the highest minting quality, "Proof", this set is a valuable addition to any collection and a solid investment in a secure future.
Conclusion
The Krugerrand 6 Gold Coins Prestige Set 2019 Proof offers collectors and investors a unique opportunity to own a piece of history while investing in the safe haven of gold. With its strictly limited mintage, the highest minting quality and the timeless beauty of gold, this set is a true enrichment for any collection and a worthwhile investment for the future.
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