Introducing the 2024 1/2 oz South African Gold Krugerrand Coins, now available ! Back in 1967, the South African Krugerrand coin made its debut, but it was initially only available as a 1 oz gold coin. Fast forward to 1980, and the series got bigger with smaller options for folks to invest in, like the 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand.
Highlights:
- Comes in a protective flip or a plastic tube with 15 coins!
- This is the 58th time they’re releasing South African Gold Krugerrands!
- Contains 1/2 Troy oz of real gold in fantastic BU condition.
- Features a portrait of Paul Kruger on the front.
- On the flip side, you’ll see the Springbok antelope.
Each of these 2024 1/2 oz South African Gold Krugerrand Coins is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. You can choose to get them individually with protective flips or in groups of 15 coins, all neatly packed in plastic tubes.
Obverse
The 2024 South African Gold Krugerrand’s front side shows a bust of Kruger, who was known as Oom Paul (Uncle Paul in Afrikaans) during his time. This special portrait was made in the 1890s for gold coins in the South African Pound category.
Reverse
Flipping the coin to the back, you’ll find the Springbok antelope, gracefully bounding across the savanna. This design has been a hit since the 1930s and has been on the Krugerrand since day one in 1967.
History
Krugerrand is a mix of the modern South African currency, the Rand, and a famous leader from the 19th century named Paul Kruger. Kruger was a big deal he was the President of the South African Republic, a Boer state, for a few different terms. He started in 1883 and had another go from 1888 to 1898. Kruger was all about standing up for Afrikaners and making sure they stayed free from British rule.
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