Pre-Owned 2013 South African Krugerrand 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin
The 2013 South African Krugerrand 1/4oz Proof Gold Coin bears the portrait of Paul Kruger, president of the old South African Republic, on the obverse of the coin. The reverse of the Krugerrand coin shows a Springbok Antelope, one of South Africa's national symbols, and the year date. - This coin weighs 8.48g and is 916.7 Fine Gold. - Minted by the South African Mint. - Struck to Proof standard. - VAT free. - Dimensions: Diameter: 22.00mm. Thickness: 1.88mm. - Supplied in original South African Mint presentation box with certificate of authenticity. **Other Information:** First minted in 1967 by the South African Mint, the name 'Krugerrand' comes from the name of the president at the time Paul 'Kruger', and the unit of currency of South Africa - the 'Rand'. Some countries banned the importing of Krugerrands during the 70's and 80's due to the association with the apartheid government, but it is now one of the most recognised Gold coins among collectors and investors alike. After its conception at the end of the 60's, the Krugerrand was being minted at a rate of approximately 40,000 units per year, this continued to grow until 1978 when a record breaking 6 million coins were produced. The Krugerrand was given the status of legal tender in South Africa, which is why it is minted in 22ct Gold (91.67% purity) in order to make the coin more durable. The remaining metal in the coin is Copper, making the Krugerrand slightly red in colour. The photographs show the type of coin you will receive, not the exact item.