Krugerrand 1/2oz Gold Coin 2019
Rand Refinery
The Rand Refinery was the inventor of the standard 1oz investment gold coin. With the launch of the Krugerrand in 1967 it still produces the most well-known gold coin in the world today.
The Krugerrand gold coin was introduced in 1967 and is one of the best selling gold bullion coins in the world. Since it introduction, over 50 million ounces of Krugerrand gold coins have been sold.
Product Highlights
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The 2019 Krugerrand ½ oz gold coin has a purity of .9167 gold and is produced by the South African Mint.
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The Krugerrands 22k gold-copper alloy is known as “Crown Gold”, which was first used for British Gold Sovereigns in 1526. Crown gold coins are more durable than pure gold coins.
Design
The motif side of the coin depicts the portrait of Paul Kruger, the former president of the South African Republic. The engravings on the top outer edge are “SUID-AFRIKA” and “SOUTH AFRICA”.
The reverse side shows the South African Springbok Antelope. Below the motif on the right side are the initials “CLS”, which represent artist and engraver Coert Steynberg. The inscription on the top margin reads “KRUGERRAND”. The date of issue is on either side of the antelope as “20” and “19”. The fine weight “FYNGOUD ½ OZ FINE GOLD” is embossed on the bottom.
Product Details
Country of origin: South Africa
Manufacturer: South African Mint
Product Name: Krugerrand Gold Coin
Year of issue: 2019
Fineness: 91.67% gold
Alloy: Gold-Copper
Diameter: 27.07 mm
Fine weight: ½ oz
Gross Weight: 16.965 grams
Scratch resistance: Good
| 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 | 2019 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Thickness | 2.24 mm |
| Diameter | 27.00 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Pouch |
| Packaging Unit | 10, 20 or 25 per Tube |