Krugerrand 1/2 Oz - Gold - Various years

1/2 Krugerrand (Gold) - A Prestigious Investment Coin

What is a 1/2 oz Gold Krugerrand?

The 1/2 Krugerrand is a South African gold coin highly prized by investors and collectors. Introduced in 1980, it offers a more accessible alternative to the 1 oz Krugerrand, while retaining its distinctive characteristics in terms of quality and prestige.

Why invest in the Krugerrand?

The Krugerrand, including its 1/2 oz version, offers numerous advantages for investors:

• International recognition: It is one of the most well-known gold investment coins.

• High liquidity: Easily bought and sold on the market.

• No VAT: In several countries like Belgium, investment gold coins are exempt from VAT.

• Protection against inflation: A stable investment in the face of economic crises.

Obverse of the 1/2 Krugerrand

The obverse of the 1/2 Krugerrand features the bust of Paul Kruger, former president of the South African Republic, facing left. This portrait is a creation by Otto Schultz and was reproduced by engraver Tommy Sasseen.

Inscriptions:

• "SUID-AFRIKA" and "SOUTH AFRICA" (South Africa in Afrikaans and English)

Reverse of the 1/2 Krugerrand

On the reverse, a running springbok antelope, a symbol of South Africa, is depicted. This emblematic design was created by sculptor Coert Laurens Steynberg.

Inscriptions:

• "1/2 KRUGERRAND"

• Year of issue (example: "2024")

• "FYNGOUD 1/2 OZ FINE GOLD" (Gold purity)

Characteristics of the 1/2 Krugerrand

• Country of issue: South Africa

• Face value: Not fixed (indexed to the price of gold)

• Metal: Gold 917‰ (91.7% gold, 8.3% copper)

• Total weight: 16.97 g

• Pure gold weight: 15.55 g (1/2 oz)

• Diameter: 27.0 mm

• Thickness: 2.2 mm

• Shape: Round

• Orientation: Medal alignment (↑↑)

• Minting period: 1980 - present