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- World famous: minted since 1967
- Durable gold: thanks to copper content
- Famous design: springbok in mid-leap
- World famousPrized worldwide for over half a century
- Durable goldCopper makes the coin durable and reddish gold
- Famous designPaul Kruger on the front, South Africa's national animal on the back
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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.
The South African Mint produces the bullion coins together with the Rand Refinery. The refinery in Germiston was founded in 1920 so that South Africa’s gold no longer had to be shipped to London for refining. There, refined gold is cast into strips, rolled and punched into coin blanks.
The same leap since 1967.
This issue too.
By its 50th anniversary in 2017, more than 60 million Krugerrands had been sold. The 2021 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.
15.55 g fine gold · 916.67/1,000
· Brilliant uncirculated · Coin capsule
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 2021: A Shining Investment
If you are looking for a solid, stable, and value-retaining investment, the Gold Krugerrand is the right choice for you. As one of the world's most well-known and popular gold coins, the Krugerrand has stood for quality, reliability, and value retention for more than half a century.
- Special feature: The most popular gold coin in the world
- Investment objective: Inflation hedge, value retention, and crisis protection
- Design: The obverse depicts Paul Kruger, who was President of the South African Republic from 1883-1902. The reverse shows South Africa's national animal, the springbok.
- Named after: Paul Kruger and the rand, South Africa's legal tender since 1961
- Material / fineness: The Krugerrand is made of gold with a fineness of 916.67/1,000. The remaining portion consists of copper, which gives the coin its characteristic reddish-golden color and makes it more durable.
- Manufacturer: The coin is produced by the renowned Rand Refinery in South Africa.
- Country of origin: South Africa since 1967
The History of the Krugerrand
The first Krugerrand coin was minted in South Africa in 1967 and was the first gold coin to contain exactly one troy ounce of fine gold. It quickly became the world's most popular bullion coin and has never since lost its status as one of the most trusted and reliable gold coins.
The Coin and Its Value
The 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand 2021 has no face value, which means its value is determined by the current gold price. It weighs exactly 15.55 grams and has a diameter of 27.00 mm. The coin is made of gold with a fineness of 916.67/1,000, with the remainder consisting of copper, giving the coin its characteristic reddish-golden color. Since gold is a stable and proven store of value and never has a value of zero, the coin is a perfect safeguard against loss of purchasing power.
The Benefits of Gold as an Investment
Gold is more than just a precious metal—it is God's money. It is the world's oldest currency and has an intrinsic value that is recognized worldwide. Gold is tradeable worldwide and can be used as a medium of exchange. It is a scarce commodity with limited supply, leading to long-term value stability. Gold has high liquidity and can easily be converted into cash. It offers protection against political and economic crises and has a low correlation to other asset classes such as stocks and bonds, which contributes to portfolio diversification.
The Coin as a Gift or Collector's Item
In addition to its value as an investment, the 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand 2021 is also a beautiful collector's coin or a meaningful gift. It is delivered in a coin capsule, making it perfect for presentation or safe storage. The Krugerrand is not just a gold coin, but also a piece of history that you can hold in your hands.
Conclusion
The 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand 2021 is a solid and reliable investment that offers you protection against inflation and financial crises. It is also a beautiful collector's item and a meaningful gift. Invest in gold and secure yourself a piece of the world's oldest currency.
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