1/10 Ounce Krugerrand Gold Coin

Description

The gold Krugerrand was initially released in 1967 by the Rand Refinery in South Africa, and has come to be one of the most renowned gold coins available to retail gold investors in the precious metals market.

Each Krugerrand gold coin features the image of Paul Kruger on the front, with a Springbok Antelope on the reverse. 

The South African gold Krugrerrand is available in gold in 1 Ounce, 1/2 Ounce, 1/4 Ounce and 1/10 Ounce sizes. In 2016, due to high demand, the Rand Refinerly introduced the Krugerrand coin in silver also. This is currently only available in 1 Oz size. 

The Rand Refinery also produce the Loxodonta Elephant gold bar series, which is available in 1 Ounce size.

Buy the 1/10 Oz gold Krugerrand Coins

The 1/10-ounce Krugerrand coins is the smallest in the Krugerrand coin series. The coin contains 91.67% pure gold that translates to 3.11 grams of fine gold. The coin is 1.35-millimeter-thick and has a diameter of 16.55 millimeter. The edge of the coin is calibrated with 115 lines. The Krugerrand is a product of the Rand Refinery in Germiston, South Africa. The 1/10-ounce Krugerrand coins were minted in different years from 1980 to 2014 and are available in brilliant uncirculated condition.

Features of the 1/10 Oz gold Krugerrand Coins

• The coins contain 1/10 ounce of .9167 fine gold.
• The front of the coin features a profile of Paul Kruger. The back of the coin is engraved with the image of a springbok. Coert Steynbert, a South African sculptor designed the image.
• The coin has a diameter of 16.55 mm and a thickness of 1.35 mm making it the smallest coin in the Krugerrand series.
• The South African Mint produces the 1/10 oz south African Gold coin. The coin is available in brilliant uncirculated condition.
• Large purchases of multiple of 50 coins are shipped in mint tubes placed in a protective package.

The Krugerrand coins was commission for the first time in 1967 as a way of marketing the gold that was coming from South African mines. After a short time, the Krugerrand gold coin series grew popular and became one of the most sought-after bullions by investors.

Investors prefer the 1/10 oz gold Krugerrand coins because they help strike a balance in their investment portfolio. The artwork featured on the coin is a reflection of the rich South African heritage and culture. For instance, the front of the coin features Paul Kruger, the leader of the Second Boer War against the British.

The back of the coins captures the grassy savanna of South African with an antelope, an iconic animal in the Savanna. The back of the coin is also engraved with the weight, mintage year, and the purity levels.  

The Krugerrand is very popular among gold investors due to its low premium and high quality. This item is available for VAT-free Swiss storage or delivery.