Talk:Krugerrand
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Are the coins still sold at a small premium over intrinsic value? - Molinari 18:26 2 Jul 2003 (UTC)
Think so, yes.
"These newer issues have surpassed the Krugerrand in popularity due to their 99.9% (24 carat) purity." This seems like a questionable interpretation. Higher purity is a mixed blessing, as it makes the coins much less durable. Plus, political objections to the apartheid government have to have been a factor. -Daniel.
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[edit] Illegal to own in South Africa
Umm, what?! As far as I can find out, its only illegal to import, since the SA Reserve Bank is the monopoly supplier. ([1]) --Dewet 13:22, 29 Apr 2005 (UTC)
- Fine, I've removed that part, since I couldn't find any supporting evidence. Dewet 11:31, 4 Jun 2005 (UTC)
[edit] face value
The Krugerrand face value is not in Rand, like the table says, but in ounces.
[edit] Colorado Front range donations
Has any thought been given to including the donation of Krugerands to Salvation Army kettles along the Colorado Front Range in at least the past four holiday seasons? I'm not into numismatics much, but I think it is worthy of inclusion. BabuBhatt 05:01, 16 December 2005 (UTC)
[edit] The Krugerrand is one of the most attractive coins.
The Krugerrand coins (including the fractionals) are very attractive coins, given the fact that the reverse depicts Coert Steynburg's pronking springbok design, which first appeared on the 1947 Royal Visit 5/- coin. I have got 2 1/10 Krugerrand coins in my collection - 1984 & 1990. - (Aidan Work 06:19, 20 December 2005 (UTC))
[edit] Face value, use as currency.
As was just stated the face value is in Oz. fine gold, not in Rands or any other currency. Am changing this. Additionaly, while upon it's initial introduction it may not have been intended to be commonly traded for goods and services it is my understanding that this is done not infrequently in places where the value of local currency is unstable. The fact that its face value is based purely on value of gold content and not a particular currency lends itself very well to this purpose. Also, the fact that there are 4 denominations further leads me to believe this to be true. I am basing this on comments by my commodities broker that workers prefer to be paid in Krugerrands in some industries in S.A. Need firsthand knowledge or documentation to confirm.
- Yes, you would need a citation for that dubious claim by your broker. Tempshill 18:50, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Silver Krugerrand
I recently saw a silver krugerrand (one ounce) that was a Commemorative coin. Was this a one-time thing or was it more common? Should this be referenced in the article?
