South African Krugerrand (1/2 oz) melt value
South Africa, 1980–present. Contains 0.5 troy oz of pure gold. The value below updates with the live spot price.
Specifications
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Years | 1980–present |
| Composition | 91.67% gold, 8.33% copper |
| Total weight | 16.97 g |
| Purity | .9167 (91.67% gold) |
| Pure gold | 15.552 g (0.5 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 27.07 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Obverse design | Otto Schultz (Paul Kruger) |
| Reverse design | Coert Steynberg (springbok) |
Specifications: South African Mint specifications.
Common questions
How much gold is in a South African Krugerrand (1/2 oz)?
A South African Krugerrand (1/2 oz) contains 0.5 troy ounces (15.552 grams) of pure gold. It weighs 16.97 grams in total and is .9167 fine.
How is the melt value of a South African Krugerrand (1/2 oz) calculated?
Multiply the pure gold content (0.5 troy oz) by the current gold spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.
What will a dealer pay for a South African Krugerrand (1/2 oz)?
Bullion coins and bars are usually bought close to the spot value of their metal content, while dealers sell them at a premium over spot. Ask any buyer what percent of melt they are paying and compare.
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Melt value is an estimate of metal content at spot price. It is not an offer, appraisal or measure of collector value.