We will trade in any of the below coins
Australia Gold Nugget (Kangaroo) 99.90% Pure Coins
Weight: 1 Ounce (31.103 grams); Denomination: $100
Weight: 1/2 Ounce (15.5017 grams); Denomination: $50
Weight: 1/4 Ounce (7.7508 grams); Denomination: $25
Weight: 1/10 Ounce (3.1103 grams); Denomination: $15
Weight: 1/20 Ounce (1.5552 grams); Denomination: $5
Australia Perth Mint Chinese Lunar Gold 99.99% Pure Coins
Weight: 1 Ounce (31.103 grams); Denomination: $100
Weight: 1/2 Ounce (15.5017 grams); Denomination: $50
Weight: 1/4 Ounce (7.7508 grams); Denomination: $25
Weight: 1/10 Ounce (3.1103 grams); Denomination: $15
Austria Gold Corona 90.00% Pure BU Coins
Weight: 0.196 Ounce (6.7751 grams); Denomination: 20 Corona
Weight: 0.9803 Ounce (33.8753 grams); Denomination: 100 Corona
Austria Gold Ducat 98.60% Pure BU Coins
Weight: 0.1106 Ounce (3.4909 grams); Denomination: 1 Ducat
Weight: 0.443 Ounce (13.9636 grams); Denomination: 4 Ducat
Austria Gold Francs 90.00% Pure BU Coins
Weight: 0.0933 Ounce (3.2258 grams); Denomination: 10 Francs (4 Florin)
Weight: 0.1867 Ounce (6.4516 grams); Denomination: 20 Francs (8 Florins)
Austria Gold Philharmonic 99.99% Pure Coins
Weight: 1 Ounce (31.1035 grams); Denomination: 2000 Schilling
Weight: 1/2 Ounce (15.55 grams); Denomination: 1000 Schilling
Weight: 1/4 Ounce (7.776 grams); Denomination: 500 Schilling
Weight: 1/10 Ounce (3.11 grams); Denomination: 200 Schilling
Barbados 1975 Gold 50.00% Pure BU Coins
Weight: 0.0998 Ounce (6.21 grams); Denomination: $100
Belgium Gold Francs 90.00% Pure BU Coins
Weight: 0.1867 Ounce (6.4516 grams); Denomination: 20 Francs
Belize 1975-1980 Gold 50.00% Pure BU Coins
Weight: 0.0998 Ounce (6.21 grams); Denomination: $100
Canada Gold Maple Leaf 99.999% Pure Coins
Weight: 1 Ounce (31.103 grams); Denomination: $50
Weight: 1/2 Ounce (15.5515 grams); Denomination: $20
Weight: 1/4 Ounce (7.785 grams); Denomination: $10
Weight: 1/10 Ounce (3.12 grams); Denomination: $5
Weight: 1/20 Ounce (1.5551 grams); Denomination: $1
Canada 1967 Gold 90.00% Pure Proof Coins
Weight: 0.5288 ounces AGW (18.2733 grams); Denomination: $20
Canada 1976 Gold Coins
Weight: 0.25 ounces AGW (13.3375 grams); Denomination: $100; Purity: 58.3%; Finish: BU
Weight: 0.5 ounces AGW (16.9655 grams); Denomination: $100; Purity: 91.7% (22 kt); Finish: Proof
Canada $100 Gold Proof Coins
Weight, 1977-1986: 0.5 ounces AGW (16.9655 grams); Denomination: $100; Purity: 91.7% (22 kt)
Weight, 1987-date: 0.25 ounces AGW (13.3375 grams); Denomination: $100; Purity: 58.3% (14 kt)
Canada $200 Gold 91.7% Pure Proof Coins
Weight: 0.55 ounces AGW (17.153 grams); Denomination: $200
China Gold Panda 99.9% Pure Coins
Weight: 1 Ounce (31.132 grams); Denomination: 100 Yuan
Weight: 1/2 Ounce (15.5517 grams); Denomination: 50 Yuan
Weight: 1/4 Ounce (7.7759 grams); Denomination: 25 Yuan
Weight: 1/10 Ounce (3.1103 grams); Denomination: 10 Yuan
Weight: 1/20 Ounce (1.5552 grams); Denomination: 5 Yuan
France Gold Francs 90.00% Pure BU Coins
Weight: 0.1867 Ounce AGW (6.4516 grams); Denomination: 20 Francs
Germany Gold 75.00% Pure BU Coins
Weight: 0.1541 Ounce AGW (6.39 grams); Denomination: 20 Mark
Great Britain Gold 91.7% Pure Britannia Coins
Weight: 1 Ounce (34.05 grams); Denomination: £100;
Weight: 1/2 Ounce (17.025 grams); Denomination: £50;
Weight: 1/4 Ounce (8.51 grams); Denomination: £25;
Weight: 1/10 Ounce (3.41 grams); Denomination: £10
Great Britain Gold Sovereign 91.7% Pure VF+ Coins
(also issued by Commonwealth countries like Canada, Australia, etc.)
Weight: 0.2354 Ounce AGW; Denomination: ;
Great Britain Gold Half Sovereign 91.7% Pure VF+ Coins
(also issued by Commonwealth countries like Canada, Australia, etc.)
Iran Gold Pahlavi 90.00% Pure BU Coins
Weight: 0.2354 Ounce AGW (8.136 grams); Denomination: Pahlavi;
Weight: 0.1177 Ounce AGW (4.068 grams); Denomination: 1/2 Pahlavi
Isle of Man Gold Crown (Cat) Coins
Weight: 1.2678 Ounce AGW (43 grams); Denomination: 1 Crown; Purity: 91.7%
Weight: 1/2 Ounce AGW (15.55 grams); Denomination: 1/2 Crown; Purity: 99.9%
Weight: 1/5 Ounce AGW (6.22 grams); Denomination: 1/5 Crown; Purity: 99.9%
Weight: 1/10 Ounce AGW (3.11 grams); Denomination: 1/10 Crown; Purity: 99.9%
Weight: 1/25 Ounce AGW (1.2441 grams); Denomination: 1/25 Crown; Purity: 99.9%
Jamaica 1972 Gold 50.00% Pure UNC Coins
Weight: 0.2531 Ounce AGW (15.7484 grams); Denomination: $20
Mexico Gold Onza 99.90% Pure BU Coins
Weight: 1 Ounce AGW (31.1035 grams); Denomination: 1 Onza
Mexico Gold Pesos 90.0% Pure BU Coins
Weight: 1.2057 Ounce AGW (41.6666 grams); Denomination: 50 Pesos
Weight: 0.4823 Ounce AGW (16.6666 grams); Denomination: 20 Pesos
Weight: 0.2411 Ounce AGW (8.3333 grams); Denomination: 10 Pesos
Weight: 0.1205 Ounce AGW (4.1666 grams); Denomination: 5 Pesos
Weight: 0.0602 Ounce AGW (2.0833 grams); Denomination: 2-1/2 Pesos
Weight: 0.0482 Ounce AGW (1.6666 grams); Denomination: 2 Pesos
Netherlands Gold 90.0% Pure Proof Coins
Weight: 0.1945 Ounce AGW (6.72 grams); Denomination: 10 Gulden
Panama Gold Balboa BU Coins
Weight 1975-1980: 0.2361 Ounce AGW (8.16 grams); Denomination: 100 Balboas; Purity: 90.0%;
Weight 1980-1984: 0.1146 Ounce AGW (7.13 grams); Denomination: 100 Balboas; Purity: 50.0%
Russia Gold 91.7% Pure Proof Coins
Weight: 0.1929 Ounce AGW (6.544 grams); Denomination: 5 Roubles
South Africa Gold 91.7% Pure BU Coins
Weight: 1 Ounce (33.9305 grams); Denomination: Krugerrand;
Weight: 1/2 Ounce (16.97 grams); Denomination: 1/2 Krugerrand;
Weight: 1/4 Ounce (8.48 grams); Denomination: 1/4 Krugerrand;
Weight: 1/10 Ounce (3.39 grams); Denomination: 1/10 Krugerrand
South Africa Gold 91.7% Pure Pound BU Coins
Weight: 0.2354 Ounce AGW (7.9881 grams); Denomination: 1 Pound;
Weight: 0.1177 Ounce AGW (3.994 grams); Denomination: 1/2 Pound
South Africa Gold Rand BU Coins
Weight: 1/4 Ounce AGW (7.77 grams); Denomination: 2 Rand; Purity: 99.99%;
Weight: 0.1177 Ounce AGW (3.994 grams); Denomination: 1 Rand; Purity: 91.7%
Robben Island Mandela medallions are as 1/2 ounce, 2 ounce, 5 ounce and 1 kilogram 24 carat gold medallions, 1 ounce silver and unique 1 kilogram silver medallions. Obverse of the gold medallions depicts a portrait of Nelson Mandela with inscriptions “Mandela Nelson Rolihlahla” and “A long walk to freedom”. On the reverse there is a picture of Robben Island with Table Mountain in the background and inscriptions “Robben Island”, “1964-1982”.
Weight |
Mintage |
Description |
1/2 oz Gold |
2010 |
1/2 ounce 24 carat gold, 27 mm diameter |
2 oz Gold |
750 |
2 ounce 24 carat gold |
5 oz Gold |
250 |
5 ounce 24 carat gold |
1 kg Gold |
50 |
1 kilogram 24 carat gold |
1 oz SIver |
- |
1 ounce 0.925 Sterling silver, 39 mm diameter |
1 kg Silver |
5000 |
1 kilogram silver |
Mandela Coins are one of the most appealing South African coins besides Krugerrands. They are honoring Nelson Mandela, former South African president and anti-apartheid activist. They are popular because of their rarity and Mandela’s global appeal. Rare Mandela coins are great collector items and excellent investments that are continuously growing in value.
The first part of the list shows some of the rare Mandela coins and medallions issued between 1994 and 2004. It is not complete and will be completed with time.
1. 1994 Presidential Inauguration Mandela Coins and Medallions: The list starts with the first South African coins and medallions with Mandela’s image- Presidential Inauguration coins and medallions, issued in 1994. That is the year when Nelson Mandela became South African president after the first democratic elections in the country. In honor of this event South African Mint minted one ounce 24 carat Mandela coin known as The Presidential Inauguration 1oz. Obverse of the coin portrays the Union Buildings in Pretoria and the reverse depicts old South African coat of arms.
In the same year South African Mint minted the Inauguration Mandela medallions, that are available as one ounce and five ounce 24 carat gold medallions. Obverse of the medallion portrays Nelson Mandela with the inscription- Nelson R Mandela and the reverse depicts the Union Buildings.
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Issue Year |
Mintage |
Description |
1 oz Inauguration Gold Coin |
1994 |
1742 |
1 ounce 24 carat gold |
1 oz Inauguration Medallion |
1994 |
2000 – 5000* |
1 ounce 24 carat gold |
5 oz Inauguration Medallion |
1994 |
50 |
5 ounce 24 carat gold |
* Mintages are uncertain.
2. 1994 Statesmen of the World Mandela Coins were minted in the United Kingdom as part of the the Greatest statesmen of the world coin series. They are available as 1/2 ounce and 5 ounce 24 carat gold Mandela coins. Obverse of the coin portrays Nelson Mandela with a small springbok, inscription- President Nelson Mandela ∙ South Africa, and denomination value ($250 for the 1/2 oz and $2500 for the 5 oz coin).
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Issue Year |
Mintage* |
Description |
1/2 oz Statesmen of the World |
1994 |
2500 – 5000 |
1/2 ounce 24 carat gold |
5 oz Statesmen of the World |
1994 |
100 – 250 |
5 ounce 24 carat gold |
* Mintages are uncertain and probably smaller than the maximum mintages shown in the table.
3. Equal Education Mandela Medallions also known as the “Education for all” medallions were minted by the South African Mint from 1995-1999. It is available as tenth ounce, quarter ounce, one ounce and five ounce 24 carat gold medallion. Obverse of the medallion portrays Nelson Mandela’s image with the inscription- Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and the reverse depicts a student at a desk with the inscription- Education, Literacy, Achievement and Education for all.
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Issue Year |
Mintage* |
Description |
1/10 oz Equal Education |
1995 |
10,000 |
1/10 ounce 24 carat gold |
1/4 oz Equal Education |
1995 |
2000 |
1/4 ounce 24 carat gold |
1 oz Equal Education |
1995 |
2000 |
1 ounce 24 carat gold |
5 oz Equal Education |
1995 |
50 – 99 |
5 ounce 24 carat gold |
* Mintages are uncertain and probably smaller than the maximum permitted mintages shown in the table.
4. 10 Years of Democracy Mandela Coins- Protea Series: These legal tender coins were issued as part of Protea series in 2004. They are commemorating 10 years of democracy in South Africa that began with the first post-apartheid general election in 1994, where Nelson Mandela was elected president. They are available as 1/10 ounce and 1 ounce 24 carat gold coins and in 3 coin sets that consist of 1/10 ounce, 1 ounce gold coins and R1 sterling silver coin. Obverse of all coins depicts South African national symbol- Protea, inscription- South Africa and issuing year 2004. Reverse of the one ounce pure gold coin depicts two portraits of Nelson Mandela (one looking out of his prison cell), Union Buildings, denomination (R25) and the years 1994-2004. Reverse of tenth ounce coin depicts South African flag and reverse of R1 sterling silver coin depicts four national symbols (protea, springbok, blue crane and galjoen).
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Issue Year |
Mintage |
Description |
1/10 oz 10 Year Democracy |
2004 |
1000 |
1/10 ounce 24 carat gold |
1 oz 10 Year Democracy |
2004 |
5000 |
1 ounce 24 carat gold |
10 Year Democracy 3 Coin Proof Set |
2004 |
1000 |
3 coin sets: 1 oz and 1/10 oz Protea, R1 sterling silver coin |
Krugerrand Quick Facts and Brief History
| Type | Gold Bullion (Investment), proof finishes, commemorative issues (Numismatic/Collectors’) | ||||
| Mintage | by the South African Mint annually since 1967 | ||||
| Weights/Denominations | 1 oz Gold Kruggerand, ½ oz Gold Krugerrand, ¼ oz Gold Krugerrand, 1/10 oz Gold Krugerrand | ||||
| Front Design | Bears the face of ‘Boer’ statesman Paul Kruger who served four-terms as South Africa’s president. The obverse side of the gold Krugerrand also bears the name of the issuing country in both the Afrikaans and English language. | ||||
| Rear Design | Designed by Coert Steynberg, the reverse side of the coin features one of South Africa’s national symbols, the springbok. This design was originally featured on the South African five shilling coin | ||||
| Brief History | Krugerrand gold bullion coins were launched in 1967 by the South African Mint to provide private individuals an opportunity to own gold. It was originally intended to circulate as currency which is why the coins are minted in a more durable gold alloy. The success of the gold Krugerrand spawned the development of other popular coins like the American Gold Eagle and Canadian Maple Leaf. Exports of the gold Krugerrand were severely crippled due to economic sanctions over South Africa’s policy of apartheid. The sanctions were lifted after apartheid ended in 1994. | ||||
| Why buy? | Gold Krugerrands are known around the world for their consistent weight and purity and have been a mainstay for gold investors for decades. Investors can buy gold Krugerrands in a variety of sizes to save for retirement, emergencies and protect the value of their savings. Collectors’ can also purchase proof and commemorative issues of South African Krugerrand gold bullion coins. |
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| Gold Bullion Content | contains 91.67% (22-karat) gold bullion with the remainder consisting of a copper alloy, which gives the gold Krugerrand its unique orange shine | ||||
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Gold Karat Information
Definition: The karat system is used to reveal the amount of pure gold found in an item.
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24 karat (24K) gold is pure gold.
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18 karat (18K) gold contains 18 parts gold and 6 parts another metal or metals, making it 75% gold.
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14 karat (14K) gold contains 14 parts gold and 10 parts another metal or metals, making it 58.3% gold.
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10 karat (10K) gold contains 10 parts gold and 14 parts another metal or metals, making it 41.7% gold. 10k gold is the minimum karat designation that can still be called gold in the US.
| Karat | Parts | % | Code |
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| 9kt | 9 in 24 | 37.5% | 375 |
| 10kt | 10 in 24 | 41.67% | 416 |
| 12kt | 12 in 24 | 50% | 500 |
| 14kt | 14 in 24 | 58.33% | 583 |
| 18kt | 18 in 24 | 75% | 750 |
| 22kt | 22 in 24 | 91.67% | 916 |
| 24kt | 24 in 24 | 99.99% | 999 |
Weighing Precious Metals
The weight of a piece of jewelry is a factor that helps to determine its value. It is important because it is an indication of the purity in an item of jewelry. We Buy Gold per gram of gold
More about Krugerrands
Switzerland Gold 90.00% Pure Coins
Weight: 0.0933 Ounce AGW (3.2258 grams); Denomination: 10 Franc VF+;
Weight: 0.1867 Ounce AGW (6.4516 grams); Denomination: 20 Franc VF+/BU
USA Gold 99.99% Pure Buffalo Coins
Weight: 1 Ounce (31.132 grams); Denomination: $50
USA Gold 91.67% Pure Eagle Coins
Weight: 1 Ounce (33.931 grams); Denomination: $50;
Weight: 1/2 Ounce (16.966 grams); Denomination: $25;
Weight: 1/4 Ounce (8.483 grams); Denomination: $10;
Weight: 1/10 Ounce (3.393 grams); Denomination: $5
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