South African Gold Ponds & Rands
In addition to Krugerrands in four different sizes, we often have in stock earlier South African gold coins, denominated in ponds (pounds) and rands. In the two table below, we give specifications for most of them, followed by coins offered for sale from our current stocks.
Specifications
Technical specifications of the most frequently encountered South African gold coins.
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Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Alloy | AGW
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1 Pond | 22 | 7.9980 | .9166 | 0.2354
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1/2 Pond | 19 | 3.9940 | .9166 | 0.1177
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1 Pound | 22 | 7.9980 | .9166 | 0.2354
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1/2 Pound | 19 | 3.9940 | .9166 | 0.1177
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2 Rands | 22 | 7.9981 | .9166 | 0.2354
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1 Rand | 19 | 3.9940 | .9166 | 0.1177
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Key
Denomination = Face value
Diameter = Approximate Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of gold.
AGW = Actual fine gold weight in troy ounces.
Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
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Date | Denomination | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $
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1893 | Pond | Fine | 62,000 | Sold | £70 | $115
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1895 | Half Pond | VF | 135,000 | Yes | £65 | $105
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1962 | 2 Rand | Uncirculated | 12,000 | Yes | £75 | $125
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1967 | 2 Rand | Uncirculated | 12,000 | Yes | £75 | $125
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1971 | 1 Rand | About Uncirculated | 10,000 | Yes | £45 | $75
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1972 | 2 Rand | Uncirculated | 12,000 | Yes | £75 | $125
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1975 | 2 Rand | About Uncirculated | 12,000 | Yes | £75 | $125
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1997 | Tenth Ounce 1 Rand | Proof FDC Boxed, Heart Transplant | 1,000 | Yes | £45 | $75
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2001 | 2 Rand | Proof | | Yes | See page | See page
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| 1 Ounce | Nelson Mandela, Proof FDC | | Yes | £295 | $475
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Our Choice | 2 Rand | Selected | | Yes | £65 | $99
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Our Choice | 2 Rand | Bullion Grade | | Yes | £55 | $85
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Quantity Purchases
For investors or collectors wishing to buy 2 Rands in quantity of 10 pieces or more, we can usually quote very competitive bullion rates on request.
Rand Proof Sets
Proof sets of 1 rand and 2 rand coins.
Please check our Standard Terms for Bullion Coins.
You may wish to use our Order Form UK
Order Form USA.
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £8 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10, Insured Shipping $20
Canada Airmail $15, Insured Shipping $30
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Obverse of 1895 South African 1 Pond
South Africa
Countries Index

Reverse of 1895 South African 1 Pond

Obverse of 1971 South African 1 Rand

Reverse of 1971 South African 1 Rand
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