Krugerrand 1/2oz Gold Coin 2012
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Rand Refinery
Rand Refinery (Pty) Ltd, based in Germiston, South Africa, was founded in 1920 by the Chamber of Mines. It is the world’s largest integrated single-site precious metals refining and smelting complex.
Its main function is the refining of raw gold to a purity of at least 99.5%, which is then used for cast or minted bar products, or as raw material for the production of Krugerrand coins.
The refinery is one of only five LBMA Good Delivery Referees worldwide – a mark of excellence that certifies the highest standards in quality, purity, and responsible sourcing.
GPSR: Rand Refinery Limited
P.O. Box 565
1400 Germiston, South Africa
gold@gold.co.za
+27 (011) 418-9000
The Krugerrand is the worlds most known and traded coin. Starting in 1967 the Krugerrand was produced over 57 million coins or 48 million ounces to the very day.
Minted by the South African Mint the Krugerrand contains 916/1000 pure gold or 22 karat. But each Krugerrand contains 1oz (or fractions) of pure gold and is therefore a bit heavier. Since 1980 the South African Mint offers fractional sizes beginning with 1/10oz.'
Obverse shows the Paul Kruger president in the time from 1882 until 1902 of South Africa. Paul was a son of German immigrants and loved nature and animals. He had 16 kids with his second wife Gezina du Plessis after his first wife died with his first child of malaria.
Inverse shows the Springbok the national animal of South Africa. The front was designed by Otto Schulz and inverse by Coert Steynberg.
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | South-Africa |
| Manufacturer | Rand Refinery |
| Series | Krugerrand |
| Purity | 917/1000 |
| Fineweight | 15.55 gram |
| Gross Weight | 16.97 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/2 oz |
| Year of issue | 2012 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Thickness | 2.24 mm |
| Diameter | 27.00 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Pouch |
| Packaging Unit | 10, 20 or 25 per Tube |