1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand 2024 PP (Mintage: 1,000 | Proof)
- Elegant design: Kruger and springbok
- South African Mint: minted in South Africa
- Limited stock: few pieces in stock
- Elegant designFront Paul Kruger, back a springbok above rocks
- South African MintOrigin and minting by the renowned South African Mint
- Limited stockSecure one of the last pieces in time
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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 2024 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
· Proof · Case
Issuing country: South Africa. The South African Mint is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank.
The Exclusive 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand 2024 Proof – An Investment in Beauty and Permanence
- Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 1,000 pieces worldwide
- Growth opportunities: Very high value appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand
- Rarity: a very rare collector's coin
- Investment goal: collector's coin with high value appreciation potential
- Minting quality: Highest possible minting quality "Proof" (PP)
- Special feature: Most popular gold bullion coin in the world
- Design: Treasures of South African history and nature combined
- Named after: Paul Kruger and South Africa's legal tender, the Rand
- Material / Fineness: Gold with a fineness of 916/1,000
- Manufacturer: Minted by the renowned South African Mint
- Country of origin: Origin and minting in South Africa
Immerse yourself in the world of exquisite gold coins and secure a piece of South African splendor with the 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand 2024 Proof. This rarity impresses with its strict limitation and represents both a brilliant collector's item and a solid investment option.
An Investment Honoring History and Nature in 916/1,000 Fine Gold
The Gold Krugerrand coin is a tribute to South Africa's rich history and natural beauty. The obverse features the carefully minted portrait of Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic from 1883 to 1902. This image stands not only for Kruger's historical significance, but also for the strength and permanence that gold has always symbolized. The reverse is adorned with South Africa's national animal, the springbok antelope, leaping across a rocky landscape – an image that represents grace and South Africa's untouched nature.
Exclusive Features of the 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand 2024 Proof
The 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand 2024 Proof is packaged in a case and delivered as new merchandise in flawless condition. With a fine weight of 15.55 g and a gross weight of 16.96 g, this coin is a true heavyweight among collector's coins. The fineness of 916/1,000 and the copper content of approximately 9% give the coin its characteristic reddish-golden color as well as additional hardness to protect against damage. The reeded edge and the smooth, glossy surface with the raised minting of the springbok make this coin a true eye-catcher for every collector and investor.
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The preservation grade "Proof" (PP), also known as mirror finish, demonstrates the highest possible minting quality. Each and every one of these strictly limited coins was produced with the utmost precision and care, offering collectors and investors a product of unsurpassed beauty and quality. The flawless craftsmanship of the gold reflects the excellence expected from the South African Mint, the manufacturer of this noble piece.
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Conclusion: Why the 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand 2024 Proof Is the Perfect Choice
With its strictly limited mintage, high value appreciation potential and status as a rare collector's coin, the 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand 2024 Proof is an exclusive addition to any collection and a solid foundation for any investment portfolio. The combination of historical significance, natural beauty and the highest minting quality in the form of "Proof" makes this coin an indispensable piece for lovers of gold and history alike.
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