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The name "South Africa" and the gold content are inscribed in both Afrikaans and English (as can be seen on the pictures of the coin). The word "Krugerrand" is a registered trademark owned by Rand Refinery Limited , of Germiston .
The South African Republic (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek), established under the Sand River Convention of 1852, was one of the two principal 19th century Boer republics. It was later to become the Transvaal, one of the four provinces of the Union of South Africa from 1910 to 1961, and a province of the Republic of South Africa from 1961 to 1994.
In 2013, Old Mutual strengthened operations in Africa with the acquisition of Provident Life Assurance in Ghana [16] and Oceanic Life in Nigeria. [17] Also in 2013, Old Mutual acquired the Fairheads Trust Company, one of the oldest trust companies in South Africa, [18] and established the Old Mutual Wealth Trust Company. [19]
This saw the beginnings of South Africa's gold and ivory trade [5] [6] and the production of jewelry and art. The Golden Rhinoceros of Mapungubwe was discovered on a royal grave at the site of Mapungubwe Hill, and was on display at the British Museum as part of an exhibition celebrating the art of South Africa. [7]
Wall Street analysts expect gold's rally to keep going in 2025 after the precious metal saw its biggest annual jump in 14 years. On Thursday, gold futures jumped more than 1% to hover above $2,670 ...
Initially the coinage bore the portrait of Van Riebeeck, and later the State Presidents of South Africa (except F.W. de Klerk) or the South African coat of arms. The country name was given in Afrikaans, English or both. The 1 ⁄ 2 cent coin was discontinued in the 1970s in circulation, but struck in Proof only until 1983.
An amateur archaeologist discovered a 1,000-year-old ring near the Scottish shore, providing valuable insights into the Pictish kingdom's history.
The headquarters of Old Mutual East Africa Group are located in the 33-storey Old Mutual Tower, located on Hospital Road, in Upper Hill, Nairobi, about 3 kilometres (2 mi), southwest of the city's central business district. [2] The coordinates of the company headquarters are: 01°17'56.0"S, 36°49'10.0"E (Latitude:-1.298889; Longitude:36.819444).