Designed by the German medallist Otto Schultz, it has been more recently used as the obverse on gold bullion Krugerrand coins. The famous Afrikaner president, Paul Kruger, is present on the obverse of these coins. Minted in 22-carat gold, these intriguing South African coins have a fascinating history and would make an unusual addition to your portfolio. Our best value Transvaal Republic 1 Pond coins are chosen randomly from our current stock.
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Packaged carefully and discretely, with our price including free UK delivery. This is perfectly normal and won't affect the resale value of your coins. We guarantee your allocated coins will be the correct weight, but they could have slight edge knocks and scratches due to their circulated condition. Scrolls below the arms show the Dutch lettering 'EENDRACHT MAAKT MAGT' (translation: 'Unity Makes Strength'), while the denomination and year of issue appear above the central device. The reverse shows the Transvaal coat of arms, the official heraldic symbol of the South African Republic. On the obverse, a portrait of Paul Kruger by Otto Schultz is seen, which would later be adapted for Krugerrands. This gives them an actual gold weight of 0.2354 troy ounces. These VAT-free coins were designed to the same specification as British Sovereigns: stuck in 7.98 grams of 22 carat gold with a diameter of 22.05 millimetres. Kruger's Ponds had a face value of 20 Shillings and were produced at a new national mint in Pretoria through the 1890s a decade in which South Africa became a world leader in gold production. South African Ponds were introduced in 1892 by the ZAR's fifth president, Paul Kruger, taking advantage of the enormous influx of precious metals flooding into the Republic in the wake of the Witwatersrand Gold Rush. Gold Ponds originated in the South African Republic (Transvaal Republic), an independent Boer state that existed from 1852 to 1902.
Being our choice, you could receive any date and the image on this page is representative and may not match the date/grade allocated. Our best value South African gold Ponds have the same specification as British Sovereigns, making them an attractive investment choice.
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