1/2 oz Krugerrand


The 1/2 oz Krugerrand gold coin is a viable alternative to an entire ounce for gold investors on a limited budget or those who would like to mount the coin in a bezel for jewelry use. Also known as a "fractional" Krugerrand (due to being less than one whole ounce of gold), it was first introduced in 1980, 10 years after the ounce Krugerrands were first mass-produced.

It weighs in at 16.965 grams, with 11/12ths its weight in gold (15.552 grams) and 1/12th its weight coming from copper, a metal blended with the color to provide the alloy with its characteristic dark-yellow hue recognized worldwide. Aesthetics aside, this purity makes them strong enough to resist denting and scratching, making them more practical than 24 carat coins which require protective packaging.

1/2 oz Krugerrand Gold Coin specifications:
Weight: 16.9653 gram
Fineness:0.917
Gold Content: 15.552 gram (0.50 troy oz)
Diameter: 26.93 mm to 27.07 mm
Thickness: 2.115 mm to 2.215 mm

1978 KRUGERRAND 22KT GOLD MINI COIN BU NR 1978 KRUGERRAND 22KT GOLD MINI COIN BU NR 0 Bid US $.99 2h 9m
2000 1-2 Gold Krugerrand Gem Unc WTC 911 Recovery PCGS 2000 1-2 Gold Krugerrand Gem Unc WTC 911 Recovery PCGS US $795.00 9h 27m
SOUTH AFRICA 1-2 OUNCE 2000 PROOF GOLD KRUGERRAND SOUTH AFRICA 1-2 OUNCE 2000 PROOF GOLD KRUGERRAND 0 Bid US $649.95 15h 22m
SOUTH AFRICA 1981 1-2 OZ KRUGERRAND GOLD COIN AS SHOWN SOUTH AFRICA 1981 1-2 OZ KRUGERRAND GOLD COIN AS SHOWN 4 Bids US $610.00 15h 37m
Treasure Chest of US and Ancient Coins Gold Silver or a Treasure Chest of US and Ancient Coins Gold Silver or a 2 Bids US $11.49 1d 15h 50m
3 - 1 OZ COINS KRUGERRANDS - Gold Bullion 3 - 1 OZ COINS KRUGERRANDS - Gold Bullion US $3,555.00 2d 2h 26m
South Africa 1980 BU GEM 1-2oz Krugerrand South Africa 1980 BU GEM 1-2oz Krugerrand 2 Bids US $1.25 2d 14h 1m
South Africa 1981 BU GEM 1-2oz Krugerrand South Africa 1981 BU GEM 1-2oz Krugerrand 6 Bids US $102.50 2d 14h 2m
South Africa 1982 BU GEM 1-2oz Krugerrand South Africa 1982 BU GEM 1-2oz Krugerrand 3 Bids US $102.50 2d 14h 3m
1 oz Gold Krugerrand 1984 1 oz Gold Krugerrand 1984 US $1,275.99 2d 15h 9m
WTC WORLD TRADE CENTER RECOVERED 1-2 GOLD KRUGERRAND WTC WORLD TRADE CENTER RECOVERED 1-2 GOLD KRUGERRAND US $850.00 3d 2h 39m
2008 KRUGERRAND PRESTIGE FOUR COIN GOLD SET 2008 KRUGERRAND PRESTIGE FOUR COIN GOLD SET 0 Bid US $4,100.00 4d 1h 26m
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Although, like the one ounce Krugrerrand, the 1/2 oz Krugerrand gold coin is 22 karats, its width and thickness differ. The 1/2 oz Krugerrand measures at 27.07 mm in diameter and 2.215 mm in thickness.

Krugerrands are currently produced by Rand Refinery Ltd., the world's largest gold refinery. They have recently doubled weekly production of blank gold coins due to global demand for the South African Gold Krugerrand rising to the highest level in 23 years. They are currently producing 20,000 ounces a week of blank gold coins.

This drastic rise in demand is directly related to both fear in the global economic crisis and the threat of future U.S. dollar inflation.

The Rand Refinery has produced more than 46 million ounces of Krugerrand since it was first introduced in 1967. It is the first gold coin to contain exactly one ounce of gold. It was created to provide a vehicle for private gold ownership. A 1/2 oz Krugerrand gold coin can be bought and sold thousands of banks and coin dealers throughout the world. It truly holds up to its reputation of being the world's best way to own gold.



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