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It was minted in a copper-gold alloy more durable than pure gold. By 1980, the Krugerrand accounted for 90% of the global gold coin market. [8] That year, South Africa introduced three smaller coins containing 1 ⁄ 2, 1 ⁄ 4, and 1 ⁄ 10 troy ounce (15.6, 7.8, and 3.1 g) of gold. [9]
Country Name of bullion coin Fineness Weights options in troy ounces (ozt) 1 oz mintage (2018) Years minted Australia: Gold Nugget.9999: 1 ⁄ 20, 1 ⁄ 10, 1 ⁄ 4, 1 ⁄ 2, 1 2, 10, 1kg, 1000kg
Most gold coins minted since 1800 are 90–92% gold (22‑karat), while most of today's gold bullion coins are pure gold, such as the Britannia, Canadian Maple Leaf, and American Buffalo. Alloyed gold coins, like the American Gold Eagle and South African Krugerrand , are typically 91.7% gold by weight, with the remainder being silver and copper.
The 1 ⁄ 2 cent coin was discontinued in the 1970s in circulation, but struck in Proof only until 1983. The gold rand coins were minted until 1983. Starting in 1967, however, they were gradually replaced by the Krugerrand coins, especially after the issue of the smaller Krugerrand denominations from 1/10 to 1/2 oz in 1980. The 1 rand coin was ...
The second set comprises an 1893-1900 Lost Hoard Kruger full pond and a privy-mark also labelled with "The Lost Hoard" on the 2019 quarter oz gold proof Krugerrand. Both sets come with a booklet on the history of the Kruger Ponds by Professor François Malan and a replica of the Z.A.R. National Bank bag in which they were found.
A bullion coin is distinguished by its weight (or mass) and fineness on the coin. Unlike rounds, bullion coins are minted by government mints and have a legal tender face value. Bullion coins can have fineness ranging from 91.9% (22 karat) to 99.99% purity (24 karat).
The 2006 and 2007 coins only have been issued in a one-ounce version, but in 2008, $5, $10, and $25 face value coins were minted with 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/2 oz of gold respectively. After a long wait by both collectors and investors, the uncirculated version of the American Buffalo gold piece was made available to coin dealers on June 20, 2006.
The coins have been minted in denominations of 1 ⁄ 20 oz, 1 ⁄ 10 oz, 1 ⁄ 4 oz, 1 ⁄ 2 oz, 1 oz, 2 oz, 10 oz, and 1 kg of 24 carat gold. They have legal tender status in Australia—though worth far more as bullion than their face value—and are one of few legal tender bullion gold coins to change their design every year, another being ...