1/10 oz Gold Krugerrand Burgers Pond Privy Mark 2024 PP (Mintage: 500 | Proof)

1/10 oz Gold Krugerrand Burgers Pond Privy Mark 2024 Proof (Mintage: 500 | Proof)

• Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide
• Exclusivity: Available worldwide exclusively at Kettner Edelmetalle
• Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand
• Rarity: Very rare collector's coin
• Minting quality: Highest possible minting quality "Proof" (PP)
• Design: The obverse features Paul Kruger, who served as President of the South African Republic from 1882–1902. The reverse depicts the South African national animal, the springbok.
• 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 colour and makes it more durable.
• Manufacturer: The coin is produced by the renowned Rand Refinery in South Africa.
• Country of origin: South Africa

The new special edition Krugerrand with the Burgers Pond privy mark is an extraordinary tribute to the origins of South African gold coins and unites two icons of numismatic history. This world premiere combines the globally celebrated Gold Krugerrand with a distinctive detail: the privy mark of the Burgers Pond – the "original form" of the Krugerrand. This unique edition is available exclusively at Kettner Edelmetalle!

The Burgers Pond – the original form of the world-famous Krugerrand

The Burgers Pond from the former Transvaal Republic marks the first attempt to cast South African gold into its own currency, thereby laying the foundation for what would later become known worldwide as the Krugerrand. The coin, minted in 1874, is closely linked to the history and identity of South Africa, as it was the first to be crafted from the country's rich gold deposits. This makes the Burgers Pond a direct predecessor of the Krugerrand, which was introduced in 1967 as a symbol of South Africa's gold market.

The obverse of the Burgers Pond bears the portrait of Thomas Francois Burger, the fourth President of the Transvaal Republic, while the reverse displays the coat of arms. President Burger had the visionary plan to create a national coin from the gold of his homeland – a bold step that laid the groundwork for the later success story of the Krugerrand. Yet while the Burgers Pond entered history as the first South African gold coin, its journey was anything but straightforward.

A coin with history and rarity

In 1873, Burger sent 300 ounces of gold to London without consulting his own parliament, in order to have coins minted in the style of the English pound. The firm Ralph Heaton and Sons in Birmingham ultimately struck 837 coins. However, when Burger presented these to the Volksraad, the parliament of the Transvaal Republic, the coin was indignantly rejected. It never entered official circulation and its commercial concept failed. Instead, most Burgers Ponds were used as jewellery or keepsakes – many of which were lost or destroyed over time.

Although the Burgers Pond failed in its economic role, it later became a numismatic treasure. With the discovery of the coin's numismatic value in the late 19th century, a passion for the few remaining specimens began that continues to this day. Particularly interesting is the fact that there are two variants of the coin – one with a fine beard and one with a coarse beard in Burger's portrait.

Tradition and modernity united

While the Burgers Pond itself never entered circulation, it marked the beginning of a significant tradition of South African gold coins. Its production paved the way for the Krugerrand, which nearly 100 years later, in an entirely different era, would become a global symbol of the South African gold market. Thus, the Burgers Pond is not only a rare collector's piece, but also a historical testament reflecting the origins of the Krugerrand – the first vision of a coin struck from the gold of the land that was once Transvaal.

In commemoration of this legacy, this special edition is strictly limited and impressively unites tradition and modernity. The obverse features, as customary, the portrait of Paul Kruger, while the distinctive privy mark of the Burgers Pond is subtly integrated. In doing so, this coin honours not only the history of South Africa, but also the transition from the first South African gold coin to the legendary Krugerrand series – a connection between two numismatic legends!

This exceptional rarity with a very low mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide is more than just a collector's coin; it is a piece of history and a valuable investment. Produced to the highest minting quality "Proof" (PP), this coin offers outstanding appreciation potential and is a must-have for every discerning collector.