Krugerrand 1/10 troy ounce gold coin 2024

The 1/10 troy ounce gold Krugerrand coin is the smallest coin from the gold Krugerrand series and was introduced in 1980 by The South African Mint from South Africa. The coin contains 11/12 part of 24-karat gold and 1/12 part of copper. This composition makes the gold Krugerrand a robust coin with a recognizable red-orange glow. Despite the composition with copper, the coin contains exactly 1/10 troy ounce (3.11 grams) of pure gold. The coin has a thickness of 1.35 mm and a diameter of 16.55 mm.
 
The gold Krugerrand is the oldest and one of the most well-known gold investment coins in the world. With more than 60 million ounces sold worldwide over the past 50 years. The name of the coin is named after both the former president of South Africa, Paul Kruger, and the local South African currency, the Rand.

Unique coin with a combination of gold and copper

The gold Krugerrand is an investment coin with a combination of 91.6% (3.11 grams) gold and 8.4% (0.28 grams) copper. As a result, the coin also weighs slightly more (3.393 grams) than the other known 1/10 troy ounce investment coins. This unique combination of precious metal makes the coin stronger and less susceptible to wear. This gives the gold Krugerrand coin a red-orange hue. The Krugerrand is one of the most well-known investment coins in the world due to its popularity.
 
The Krugerrand is produced by The South African Mint. With over 120 years of experience in coinage, they have been producing the 1/10 troy ounce gold Krugerrand for over 40 years. The Krugerrand coin has the status of legal tender and this coin is specifically issued for trading for the gold value. The gold Krugerrand coins are globally well negotiable.